Ricotta Ravioli With Prosciutto, Roasted Peppers, Pea Shoots And Tomato Cream

Serves: 6

Carolyne Schoen

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

40

Sweetness

60

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1

Salt

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

1 tsp

Pepper

3 cloves

Garlic (peeled)

1 cup

Heavy Cream

Directions:

1

For the pasta: Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl

2

Make a well in the center and add egg yolks and olive oil

3

Mix until the dough comes together into a ball

4

(If the dough seems too dry, add a few tablespoons of water)

5

Knead dough on a floured surface for 2 to 3 minutes, dough should seem smooth and elastic

6

Let dough rest in refrigerator for 1 hour

7

Make the filling by combining the ricotta, egg, salt and pepper in a small bowl

8

Using a pasta machine, roll out the pasta dough to the last setting

9

Cut the dough into sheets approximately 18-inches long

10

Place 1 sheet of pasta on a floured work surface and brush with the egg wash

11

Place tablespoon size dots of ricotta mixture 2-inches apart on the sheet of pasta

12

Place a second sheet of dough over the first and press down to seal around the filling and remove any air bubbles

13

Using a floured 3-inch round cutter, cut out the ravioli and place them on a well-floured sheet tray

14

Crimp the edges with a fork

15

For the sauce: Poach garlic cloves in the cream until tender

16

Add the crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and simmer for 5 minutes

17

Puree in a blender, strain and set aside

18

In a large saute pan, heat prosciutto and roasted peppers in the olive oil

19

Add the pea shoots and cook briefly, until they are just beginning to wilt

20

Season with salt and pepper

21

Add the freshly poached ravioli, 1/4 cup of tomato sauce and toss to combine

22

When the sauce is ready, poach the ravioli in simmering, salted water for 2 to 3 minutes

23

Drain and immediately add to the sauce

24

To serve, ladle a small pool of sauce on the bottom of a large plate or wide-bottomed bowl

25

Arrange 3 ravioli on the sauce and spoon the prosciutto and vegetables over the top

26

Garnish with shaved Parmesan or herbs and serve immediately