Monday, June 25, 2012

Ravioli with Cheese Filling


Ravioli w/ Cheese Filling                                             From: Nonna

2 ½ lbs. Ricotta cheese
3 eggs
15c. Parmesan cheese (grated)
5Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 small onion
Salt
Pepper

Mix everything together. The recipe for the dough and sauce are same as Ravioli recipe. If you want to make a larger or smaller quantity, add or reduce the above recipe accordingly. 1lb. saltine crackers moistened in water. Now add all above ingredients in the crackers the add 3 eggs (slightly beaten) 2ozs. Grated cheese. Season to taste and mix well.
Dough
4 eggs, 2c water, salt to taste, and add flour; knead well. Cut in half. Place under bowl and let stand for 30min. Roll out as for noodles. While waiting prepare filling. Knead dough to 1/16” thick. Make the filling into small balls and put them in the dough in a straight line. Then put another layer of dough on top, press down between in order to close well and cut them with Ravioli cutter. Boil the ravioli 15-20min. Drain the ravioli in strainer. Line platter with little sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Repeat layer until ready to serve.

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