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homemade ravioli
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How to Make Ravioli

Homemade ravioli dough only requires 5 ingredients and our cheese stuffing is irresistibly gooey! Learn how to make ravioli with this easy tutorial.
Prep 1 hour
Cook 5 minutes
Total 1 hour 5 minutes
Fat 29
Carbs 36
Protein 25
Yield 4

Ingredients

For the Pasta Dough

For the Cheese Filling

  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 egg yolk

Instructions

For the Filling

  • In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and red pepper flakes.
  • Taste and add more salt or red pepper as desired.
  • Add the egg yolk and mix to combine. Store in the fridge until ready to use.

For the Pasta Dough

  • Add the all-purpose flour, semolina flour, and kosher salt to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to combine.
    a food processor filled with flour.
  • Next, add the egg yolks and olive oil and pulse to combine.
    an egg in a glass bowl resting on a white background.
  • With the food processor on low, add the cold water and pulse until the dough forms into a loose ball.
    dough in food processor.
  • Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and knead just until the dough forms a smooth ball– about 30 seconds. Lightly dust your hands and counter with semolina flour if the dough is sticking.
  • Wrap the dough tightly with plastic wrap and set it aside to rest for 30 minutes. While the dough rests, make your filling (below).
    A homemade ball of pasta in a plastic bag on a white surface.
  • Prepare to roll out your dough and set a bowl of water out that you will be using to seal the ravioli. Next lightly flour your work surface with semolina flour and divide the dough in half. Wrap one half of the dough with plastic wrap and set it aside while you roll the first piece.
  • Roll your pasta, according to the manufacturer’s instructions, until it is thin enough to see your fingers through the dough.
  • For a KitchenAid pasta attachment: start on the largest setting (#1) and pass the dough through the rollers. Next, move the roller to one setting smaller (#2) and pass the dough through again. Dust with semolina flour as needed. Repeat until you reach setting #5.
  • Once the dough is thin enough to see your fingers through, trim it into two equal sized rectangles.
  • Scoop your filling onto the bottom half of each piece of dough (about 2 teaspoons per ravioli), making sure to leave enough space to cut your ravioli. You can make them as big or as little as you like!
    a cheese-filled pastry dough on a baking sheet.
  • Flip the bottom of the dough on top of the filling, dip your fingers in water and wet the outer edge of the ravioli and press them gently to seal. Make sure to press out any air bubbles.
  • Cut out the ravioli using a pasta roller or ravioli press and place them on a semolina dusted baking sheet.
    Cheese ravioli on a baking sheet.
  • Repeat steps 7-12 with the second piece of pasta dough.
  • Once all of the ravioli have been cut, set them aside at room temperature to dry for 30 minutes.
  • When ready to serve, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ravioli until they float– about 2 minutes.
    a bowl of cheese ravioli
  • This ravioli is delicious with any pasta sauce.

Tips & Notes

  • If you're using the KitchenAid pasta attachment: start on the largest setting (#1) and pass the dough through the rollers. Next, move the roller to one setting smaller (#2) and pass the dough through again. Dust with semolina flour as needed. Repeat until you reach setting #5. 
  • Uncooked ravioli can be made up to 24 hours in advance and kept wrapped in plastic in the fridge. Cooked ravioli can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
  • Freezer instructions: Flour a baking sheet and lay the ravioli out in one layer not touching, and freeze completely. Dust off the frozen ravioli leaving any excess flour behind, and transfer to a freezer bag.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 29g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0g