This delicious spinach and ricotta ravioli dish is a fantastic option for toddlers looking for a tasty, nutritious meal. Easy to make at home with ingredients available from any grocery store, this all-ages recipe is sure to become an instant family favourite. By using simple, fresh ingredients, kids will have a blast helping their parents put this scrumptious dish together. Perfect for lunch or dinner, Ravioli di Spinaci e Ricotta is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.

General Information

Servings: 4 Keywords: Ravioli, Spinach, Ricotta Calories: 640 Protein: 21g Carbs: 105g Fats: 13g Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 250g Ricotta cheese
• 3 eggs
• 280g fresh baby spinach
• 250g fresh egg pasta
• 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Begin by preparing the filling. Place the ricotta cheese and eggs into a bowl and mix them together until they are fully combined.

2. Add the nutmeg, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and black pepper and mix until everything is well combined.

3. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan and add the baby spinach. Cook the spinach over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until it is wilted and slightly softened.

4. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the spinach to cool for 5 minutes.

5. Once the spinach is cool, place it in a food processor or blender and blend until it forms a purée.

6. Add the spinach purée to the ricotta and egg mixture and mix until everything is well combined.

7. Place the filling into the refrigerator and allow it to cool for 10 minutes.

8. While the filling is cooling, roll out the egg pasta into sheets. Depending on the thickness of the pasta, it should be rolled out to 0.5 - 1.5mm thickness.

9. Cut the pasta into 7cm rounds and place a teaspoon of filling into the middle of each round.

10. Moisten the edges of the rounds with water and then fold them in half to form half-moon shapes. Pinch the edges together to ensure they are sealed properly.

11. Put a large pot of water on to boil and, once boiling, add the ravioli.

12. Cook the ravioli for 5-7 minutes, or until they are floating on the surface.

13. Drain the ravioli and serve with your choice of sauce and freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional).

Recommended Sides

• Steamed vegetables
• Roasted tomatoes
• Garlic bread