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
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Begin by preparing the filling. Place the ricotta cheese and eggs into a bowl and mix them together until they are fully combined.
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Add the nutmeg, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and black pepper and mix until everything is well combined.
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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.
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Remove the pan from the heat and allow the spinach to cool for 5 minutes.
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Once the spinach is cool, place it in a food processor or blender and blend until it forms a purée.
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Add the spinach purée to the ricotta and egg mixture and mix until everything is well combined.
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Place the filling into the refrigerator and allow it to cool for 10 minutes.
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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.
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Cut the pasta into 7cm rounds and place a teaspoon of filling into the middle of each round.
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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.
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Put a large pot of water on to boil and, once boiling, add the ravioli.
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Cook the ravioli for 5-7 minutes, or until they are floating on the surface.
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Drain the ravioli and serve with your choice of sauce and freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional).
Recommended Sides
- Steamed vegetables
- Roasted tomatoes
- Garlic bread
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