Ravioli with Mushrooms and Cheese

Ravioli with mushrooms and cheese is a comforting Italian dish that combines delicate pasta pockets filled with a flavorful mixture of ricotta cheese and sautéed mushrooms. This recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions. Let’s dive into the details!

Calories per Serving: 458.89 kcal
Servings: 6
Cooking Time: 1 hour

Macronutrients (per serving):

Carbohydrates: 19.42 g (0.68 oz)
Protein: 20.33 g (0.72 oz)
Fat: 49.22 g (1.73 oz)

Ingredients (for 6 servings):

For the Filling:

• Garlic (1 clove)
• Ricotta Cheese (250 g / 8.82 oz)
• Chopped Parsley (1 tablespoon)
• Egg (1)
• Button Mushrooms (250 g / 8.82 oz)
• Salt, to taste
• Vegetable Oil (2 tablespoons)
• Grated Parmesan Cheese (1 tablespoon)

For the Pasta Dough:

• Olive Oil (1 tablespoon)
• Eggs (4)
• All-Purpose Flour (400 g / 14.11 oz)
• Salt

Cooking Instructions:

Prepare the Pasta Dough:

1. Sift the flour and add eggs, a pinch of salt, and olive oil.
2. Knead into a soft dough.
3. Cover with a cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes in a warm place.

Prepare the Filling:

1. Peel and finely chop the garlic.
2. Rinse the mushrooms, pat them dry, and cut into small pieces.
3. Sauté the mushrooms in heated vegetable oil for 7–8 minutes.
4. Add garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
5. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese and grated Parmesan. Mix well.
6. Gently fold in the mushroom mixture.

Assemble the Ravioli:

1. Roll out the rested dough on a floured surface into a thin sheet.
2. Cut it into strips about 3.5–4 cm wide.
3. Place 1 tablespoon of the prepared filling on half of the strips, leaving 3.5–4 cm gaps between them.
4. Beat an egg and brush it around the filling.
5. Cover with the remaining strips, pressing gently where there’s no filling.
6. Cut the dough into squares.

Cook the Ravioli:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. Cook the ravioli in batches until they float to the surface.
3. Serve with sour cream, melted butter, or pasta sauces.
4. Enjoy!

These homemade ravioli are a delightful blend of earthy mushrooms and creamy cheese. Buon appetito! 🍝🧀🍄