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Ravioli with Mortadella Ricotta filling

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Ravioli with mortadella ricotta filling are made with a semolina dough that stays firm to the bite and does not stick together in the pot. The filling of ricotta, mortadella, chicken and Parmesan is quickly mixed, the dough rests for 30 minutes. Tossed in butter and served straight away.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 200 g ricotta
  • 120 g chicken breast cooked & shredded
  • 50 g Italian mortadella finely chopped
  • 120 g Parmesan freshly grated (plus extra for serving)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
Pasta dough
  • 330 g semolina flour Semola di Grano Duro
  • 210 g egg 3 egg yolks + remaining weight in whole eggs, room temperature
Extras
  • 30 g butter
  • 30 g salt for the cooking water

Equipment

  • Cling film / plastic wrap
  • Small rolling pin
  • Large saucepan
  • Large frying pan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Baking tray with parchment paper

Method
 

Filling
  1. Mix ricotta, egg, mortadella, Parmesan and shredded chicken thoroughly in a medium bowl. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
Dough
  1. Pour the semolina onto a large work surface and form a well. Add the eggs and knead for approx. 10 minutes until a smooth, elastic dough forms. Wrap tightly in cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Divide the dough into approx. 8 pieces. Work with one piece at a time; keep the rest wrapped. Pass the piece through the pasta machine on the widest setting, then fold into thirds. Repeat 3 times.
  3. Gradually reduce the setting and pass the dough through each stage until a long, thin sheet forms.
  4. Lightly flour the work surface. Lay one pasta sheet flat, distribute spoonfuls of filling at even intervals. Place a second sheet on top. Press out any air around the filling, roll firmly with a small rolling pin, then cut out the ravioli. Place on a floured baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Cooking
  1. Bring a large pot of water to the boil and salt generously. Melt 30 g butter in a large pan over medium heat. Cook the ravioli for approx. 1–2 minutes until they float to the surface. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain briefly, and toss in the butter. Serve immediately on warmed plates, sprinkled with Parmesan.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 29gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 216mgSodium: 575mgPotassium: 304mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 664IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 343mgIron: 4mg

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Notes

Notes / Tips / Storage:
Tip: Only work with one piece of dough at a time — keep the rest wrapped to prevent drying out.
Variations: Replace chicken with pork, Parma ham or cooked spinach. For a lighter version, try lemon zest and a few drops of lemon juice.
Freezing: Freeze uncooked ravioli on a floured tray first, then transfer to freezer bags. Cook directly from frozen — no thawing needed, simply add 1–2 minutes to the cooking time.

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