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Valentine's Ravioli

VALENTINE’S RAVIOLI: A Romantic Pasta Dish to Share

  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 60
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These stunning Valentine’s Ravioli with their natural pink hue from beet juice are the perfect romantic dinner. The delicate pasta pockets are filled with a creamy ricotta and parmesan mixture, accented with bright lemon zest. Serve with a simple butter sage sauce for an impressive yet approachable Valentine’s Day meal that will delight your special someone.

Ingredients

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For the Pasta:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 whole egg
  • ½ cup beet juice (blend beets with 1 tbsp water, then strain)

For the Ravioli Filling:

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan
  • Zest of ¼ lemon
  • 1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the pasta dough: Combine flour and salt on a clean surface. Make a well in the center and add egg yolks, whole egg, and beet juice. Gradually incorporate the flour into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
  2. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap in plastic and rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Prepare the filling: Mix ricotta, parmesan, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Roll out pasta dough thinly using a pasta machine or rolling pin. Place teaspoon-sized dollops of filling spaced 2 inches apart on one sheet.
  5. Brush around filling with water, then top with another pasta sheet. Press around filling to seal, then cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
  6. Cook in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until they float. Serve immediately with melted butter and fried sage leaves.

Notes

Tips: For extra vibrant color, let the dough rest longer before rolling. Substitutions: Butternut squash puree can replace beet juice for orange-colored pasta. Storage: Uncooked ravioli can be frozen on a baking sheet then transferred to bags for up to 1 month. Cook from frozen, adding 1 minute to cooking time.

  • Prep Time: 45
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5 ravioli
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg

Keywords: valentine pasta, homemade ravioli, pink pasta, romantic dinner

Find it online: https://crystalrecipes.com/valentines-ravioli/