How to Make Ricotta and Spinach Ravioli

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How to make ricotta and spinach ravioli

Discover how easy and quick it is to make these beautiful ravioli. I’ll walk you through the traditional recipe step by step and also show how to prepare them with a Thermomix.

I learned to make them from my grandmother — this was one of the first egg-filled fresh pasta dishes I made as a youngster because they were simpler and faster for a beginner.

Today I present them with the classic butter, sage and Parmesan dressing — they are in fact one of the favorite dishes for Easter celebrations.

Easy and affordable to make, I’m sure the whole family will enjoy them.

The fun starts while making them, at least for me — if you have children, involve them in the preparation.

This recipe also includes guidance for creating a lower glycemic index version.

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How to make ricotta and spinach ravioli
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Cost: Inexpensive
  • Preparation time: 50 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 5 Minutes
  • Portions: 6
  • Cooking methods: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons
478.48 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 478.48 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 40.53 (g) of which sugars 1.15 (g)
  • Proteins 24.92 (g)
  • Fat 25.47 (g) of which saturated 15.55 (g)of which unsaturated 9.23 (g)
  • Fibers 2.29 (g)
  • Sodium 282.65 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 300 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients

Ravioli with ricotta and spinach

  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (Or FiberPasta)
  • 2/3 cup re-milled durum semolina flour (plus more as needed for rolling)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups ricotta (drained the day before)
  • 14 oz spinach (fresh, trimmed, or frozen and thawed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated)
  • to taste pepper
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan (about 2.5 oz)
  • 5 tbsp butter (about 2.5 oz)
  • 3/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano PDO (about 2.5 oz)
  • 12 leaves sage (fresh)
  • 1 ladle pasta cooking water (reserved)

Ravioli with ricotta and spinach

Tools

What we need to make the

  • 1 Work surface
  • 1 Stand mixer
  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Food chopper
  • 1 Rolling pin
  • 1 Pot

Steps

To prepare the ricotta and spinach ravioli, start with the egg pasta dough — you can make it by hand, with a stand mixer, or even with a Thermomix.

Below you will find all the detailed instructions:

  • On a work surface form a well with the two flours and break the eggs into the center.

    Begin to mix with a fork or whisk, then knead vigorously by hand until you obtain a smooth, elastic dough.

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  • If using a stand mixer, put all the ingredients in at once and mix until the dough comes together and sticks to the hook or paddle.

  • Once prepared in either method, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.

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  • If using fresh spinach, trim and wash it several times. Cook it for a few minutes using only the residual water from washing.

    If using frozen spinach, thaw it directly in a skillet with a little water and a lid.

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  • Now that the spinach is cooked, drain and squeeze it very well by hand. Finely chop it on a board using a mezzaluna or a knife, or—better yet—in a food chopper.

  • Transfer to a bowl and add the egg, grated Parmesan, ricotta, nutmeg to taste, salt and pepper.

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  • Mix until combined and transfer the filling to a piping bag.

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  • Roll out the pasta with a rolling pin or pasta machine to the thinnest possible thickness.

    The Dough
  • Using a pastry wheel, cut strips about 2 3/8 inches wide and place small dollops of filling on top.

    Here you can get creative with shapes and placement of the filling.

    Ravioli or agnolotti ricotta and spinach
  • Cover with the free sheet of pasta and, pressing with your fingertips, seal the filling to remove all the air.

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  • Then use the pastry wheel to form the ravioli.

  • If you want a half-moon shape, you can help yourself with a small round cutter.

  • As you finish them, lay them on a floured work surface.

    Ravioli or agnolotti ricotta and spinach
  • In a large skillet melt the butter with the sage and half a ladle of pasta cooking water, and keep warm.

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  • Cook the ricotta and spinach ravioli in a large pot of salted water for a few minutes. Skim them out with a slotted spoon and transfer them to the skillet with the sauce.

  • Dress with plenty of grated Parmigiano Reggiano. Serve immediately. Here are the ravioli or agnolotti with ricotta and spinach, and…

    How to make ricotta and spinach ravioli
  • Here are the half-moons. Enjoy your meal.

    Ravioli or agnolotti ricotta and spinach
  • Put the Parmigiano Reggiano in the Thermomix bowl and grate: 10 sec./speed 10. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

    Put water in the bowl. Place the Varoma tray and arrange the spinach inside, seasoning with salt.

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  • Close the Varoma with its lid and steam: 18 min./Varoma/speed 1. Carefully remove the Varoma and allow to cool, then squeeze the spinach well.

    Empty the bowl, add the cooked and chopped vegetables: 5 sec./speed 5.

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  • Add the egg, grated Parmesan, ricotta, nutmeg to taste, salt and pepper.

    Mix: 20 sec./speed 4. Transfer to a piping bag.

    Wash the bowl.

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  • Put the flours and eggs in the bowl and knead: 2 min./dough mode. Transfer the dough to the work surface and shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.

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  • After resting, roll out the dough with a rolling pin or pasta machine to the thinnest possible thickness.

    Using a pastry wheel, cut strips about 2 3/8 inches wide and place small dollops of filling on top.

    Ravioli
  • Cover with another sheet of pasta and, pressing with your fingertips, seal the filling to remove all the air. Then use the pastry wheel to form the ravioli. If you want a half-moon shape, you can help yourself with a small round cutter.

    As you finish them, lay them on a floured work surface.

    Ravioli or agnolotti ricotta and spinach
  • Finish the preparation.

    In a large pot bring plenty of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the ravioli for 3-4 minutes. Meanwhile, in a skillet melt the butter with the sage leaves.

  • Drain the ravioli with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a serving bowl, and dress with the sage butter and plenty of the remaining grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

    How to make ricotta and spinach ravioli

Storage and tips

Ravioli or agnolotti with ricotta and spinach can be kept in the fridge well floured for about 2 days. If you want to freeze them, also make sure they are well floured and spaced apart on a tray; freeze on the tray and, when needed, cook them from frozen directly in boiling water.

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