Spring brings with it delicate flavors and fresh ingredients that inspire light and tasty dishes. Among these, wild asparagus are a true seasonal delight, perfect for creating recipes that celebrate nature and tradition. Today I present you homemade ravioli, filled with creamy ricotta and wild asparagus, a combination of flavors that narrates the simplicity and authenticity of Italian cuisine. If you are asparagus lovers, also try:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Cooking time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring
Ingredients
- 17.6 oz sheep ricotta
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- to taste salt
- 10.6 oz wild asparagus (previously sautéed with oil, salt, and garlic powder)
- 17.6 oz re-milled durum wheat semolina
- 4 whole eggs
- to taste water
- butter
- sage
- grated cheese
Tools
- Bowl
- Stand Mixer
- Piping Bag
- Pasta Machine
- Pastry Wheel
Steps
Cut the asparagus into very small pieces and sauté them with oil, salt, and garlic powder. Let them cool.
In a bowl, add the ricotta, pepper, nutmeg, salt, and egg yolks and mix well.
Add the asparagus and mix again.
In the bowl of the stand mixer, place the re-milled semolina and eggs and let the mixer work at low speed. Gradually add water until the dough detaches from the sides. Use the paddle attachment for this operation.
Compact the dough well and wrap it in a damp cloth until use.
Take the dough and roll it out into 2 sheets. Using a piping bag, form the ravioli. Cover with the second sheet and press the ravioli edges well to release all the air. Seal thoroughly to prevent them from opening during cooking.
Use a pastry wheel to cut the excess dough and form the ravioli.
Cook in abundant salted water for about 10 minutes.
Season the ravioli with butter and sage.
Recipe Variations:
• With Crispy Speck: Add sautéed speck for a smoky touch and a crunchy note.
• Pea Sauce: Accompany the ravioli with a fresh pea cream for a sweet and colorful contrast.
• Edible Flowers: Decorate the dish with edible flowers like violets or borage flowers for a scenic effect.
• Whole Wheat Pasta: Use whole wheat flour for the dough for a more rustic taste and higher fiber content.
