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Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli

This homemade spinach and ricotta ravioli recipe is the perfect way to WOW your household at dinner. These pillows of yumminess are so good with your favorite pasta sauce.

Prep Time
55 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 462 kcal
Cuisine: Italian , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups semolina flour or cornmeal
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
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  • 11 oz spinach
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 heaping cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cracked pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp whole nutmeg grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano chopped
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  • butter
  • homemade or store-bought marinara sauce
  • fresh oregano chopped

Instructions

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  1. In a medium-sized bowl, stir together flours and salt. Make a well in the middle of the bowl by pushing the flour towards the sides.
  2. Pour lukewarm water and olive oil into the well. Mix with a wooden spoon until just combined.
  3. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes to make a soft and smooth dough. Add more water if the dough is too dry OR add more flour if the dough is too sticky.
  4. Form the dough into a ball and cover in plastic wrap.
Chill in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes.
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  1. To make the filling, wilt the spinach in a large pan over medium-high heat, constantly mixing to prevent burning. Once completely wilted, transfer to a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, add ricotta, parmesan, egg, spices, and fresh oregano. 
  3. Mix ingredients together until combined.
  4. Drain off excess water from the spinach and add to the bowl. Fold into the cheese mixture with a spoon or spatula. 
  5. After the pasta dough is refrigerated, cut the dough in quarters, and place one portion onto a lightly floured surface. 
  6. Use a rolling pin or pasta maker to roll the dough out very thin, approximately 1/8-inch-thick- making it large enough to cover the area of the entire 12-piece ravioli press.
  7. Dust the top of the rolled-out dough with more flour and your ravioli maker/press. 
  8. Flip the dough over and place it onto the ravioli maker. 
  9. Gently press the plastic ravioli piece into the top of the dough, making small pouches.
Scoop 2 tsp worth of filling into each ravioli pouch.
  1. Using water, lightly brush all of the edges of the ravioli maker, around the filling.
  2. Again, with a rolling pin or pasta maker, roll out another piece of dough very thin, approximately 1/8-inch-thick- making it large enough to cover the area of the entire ravioli press.
  3. Transfer the pasta sheet to cover the ravioli maker, removing air pockets.
  4. Seal all edges by running a rolling pin over the top. Roll across the dough in all directions until the frame is visible through the pasta. 
  5. On a lightly floured surface, flip the ravioli maker upside down and gently tap the edges on the surface to release the ravioli. 
  6. Transfer all of the ravioli to a baking sheet covered in parchment paper. 
  7. Allow drying for 30 minutes, prior to cooking. Repeat steps until all of the filling are used.
  8. To cook, boil a large pot with salted water. 
  9. Add the ravioli and cook until floating + tender. This will be approximately 3 – 4 minutes. Cook until desired doneness-break open one or two pieces to make sure.  Repeat until the desired amount of ravioli is cooked.
  10. Transfer boiled ravioli to a large pan with a couple of tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Cook the ravioli until golden.
  11. Serve immediately with marinara sauce and fresh oregano.

Notes

  • Add any of your favorite herbs or spices into the flour mixture for extra flavor!
  • Add any of your favorite herbs or spices into the flour mixture for extra flavor!
  • Make ravioli vegan by omitting the egg, using plant-based butter and cheeses.
  • Make ravioli vegan by omitting the egg, using plant-based butter and cheeses.
  • Use any filling you desire for your ravioli! Have fun with it!
  • Use any filling you desire for your ravioli! Have fun with it!
  • If you do not have a 12-piece ravioli maker, use a pizza cutter or knife to cut out 1 – 1 ½ inch squares. Place 2 tsp of filling on top, brush with water, place the second piece of dough, and pinch the edges to seal.
  • If you do not have a 12-piece ravioli maker, use a pizza cutter or knife to cut out 1 – 1 ½ inch squares. Place 2 tsp of filling on top, brush with water, place the second piece of dough, and pinch the edges to seal.
  • You can also freeze your fresh ravioli, lightly flouring a baking tray, freezing until solid, and then storing in an airtight container for up to 6 months.  
  • You can also freeze your fresh ravioli, lightly flouring a baking tray, freezing until solid, and then storing in an airtight container for up to 6 months.  
  • Store cooked ravioli in an airtight container for 3-5 days or in the freezer for 1 month
  • Store cooked ravioli in an airtight container for 3-5 days or in the freezer for 1 month

Nutrition Information

Serving 8 Calories 462kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 62.3g (21%) Protein 18.1g (36%) Fat 15.4g (24%) Saturated Fat 5.7g (29%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g Cholesterol 46.3mg (15%) Sodium 529.6mg (22%) Fiber 3.7g (15%) Sugar 0.5g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6-8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 462

% Daily Value*

Serving 8
Calories 462kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 62.3g 21%
Protein 18.1g 36%
Fat 15.4g 24%
Saturated Fat 5.7g 29%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g 9%
Cholesterol 46.3mg 15%
Sodium 529.6mg 22%
Fiber 3.7g 15%
Sugar 0.5g 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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