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Homemade Cheese Ravioli: A Delicious Italian Treat

Getting Started

To create a mouthwatering homemade cheese ravioli dish, you’ll need a few essential ingredients and some special equipment. Begin by selecting a high-quality Pecorino Romano cheese, known for its salty flavor and nice bite. You can find this Italian grating cheese at most gourmet grocery stores. If you’re short on time, consider buying frozen pasta sheets or substituting wonton wrappers.

Making the Pasta Dough

If you’re feeling adventurous, make your own fresh pasta dough from scratch. This will give your ravioli a more authentic taste and texture. If not, you can always purchase pre-made dough at a gourmet market.

Assembling the Filling

Combine 8 ounces of fresh mozzarella and 1/2 cup of Pecorino Romano cheese in a medium bowl. Mix until well blended, then set aside.

Rolling Out the Dough

Divide your pasta dough into two pieces and press each into a round shape, about 1/4 inch thick. Use a hand-cranked pasta machine to roll out the dough to a very thin thickness, about 1/16 inch. Cover the pasta sheet with plastic wrap and repeat with the remaining dough round.

Creating the Ravioli

Place a sheet of pasta on a dry, lightly floured surface and evenly space 9 portions of filling across the dough. Cover with the second pasta sheet and press the sheets together, pushing out any air pockets. Use a ravioli cutter or knife to cut out 9 ravioli. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling for a total of 18 ravioli.

Cooking the Ravioli

Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add a few ravioli, being careful not to crowd the pot. Cook until the ravioli rise to the surface, the dough is al dente, and the filling is hot, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

Top your homemade cheese ravioli with a simple Sage Brown Butter Sauce or our Eggplant-Pepper Tomato Sauce for a delicious dinner. For a perfect pairing, try Livio Felluga Tocai Friulano, an Italian white wine that complements the rich flavors of the cheese.