Spring brings with it delicate flavors and fresh ingredients that inspire light and tasty dishes. Among them, wild asparagus is a true seasonal delight, perfect for creating recipes that celebrate nature and tradition. Today I present homemade ravioli filled with creamy ricotta and wild asparagus, a combination of flavors that tells the simplicity and authenticity of Italian cuisine. If you are asparagus lovers, also try:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Economical
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Cooking time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs sheep ricotta
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- to taste salt
- 10.5 oz wild asparagus (previously sautéed with oil, salt, and garlic powder)
- 1.1 lbs remilled durum wheat semolina
- 4 whole eggs
- to taste water
- butter
- sage
- grated cheese
Tools
- Bowl
- Stand Mixer
- Pastry Bag
- Pasta Machine
- Pasta Cutter Wheel
Steps
Cut the asparagus into very small pieces and sauté them with oil, salt, and garlic powder. Let them cool.
In a bowl, pour the ricotta, pepper, nutmeg, salt, and yolks, and mix well.
Add the asparagus and mix again.
In the stand mixer’s bowl, place the remilled semolina and eggs, and let the mixer work at low speed. Gradually add the water until the dough detaches from the sides. Use the paddle attachment for this step.
Compact the dough well and wrap it in a damp cloth until ready to use.
Take the dough again and roll it out into 2 sheets. Using a pastry bag, form the ravioli. Cover with the second sheet and press the edges of the ravioli well to let out all the air. Seal well to prevent them from opening during cooking.
With a pasta cutter wheel, cut the excess pasta and form the ravioli.
Cook in plenty of salted water for about 10 minutes.
Dress 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 cream of fresh peas 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.
