Ricotta & Mascarpone
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Galbani® Ravioli Alla Donatella
INGREDIENTS
1 cup | Galbani Whole Milk Ricotta |
¾ oz. | Galbani Parmesan, finely grated |
⅓ cup | Fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced |
1 | Egg, beaten |
Pasta sheets, rolled out 1/16-inch thickness | |
Semolina flour for dusting | |
⅓ cup | Extra virgin olive oil |
2 large | Garlic cloves, smashed |
1 tsp. | Red pepper flakes (or Donatella’s preference, 1 tsp. Calabrian chili in oil) |
1 pint | Assorted cherry tomatoes, stemmed and halved |
2 tbsp. | Micro basil for garnish |
Semolina flour for sprinkling | |
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste |
METHOD
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In a bowl, stir together the Ricotta, Parmesan, beaten egg, and parsley. Season the mixture with kosher salt and white pepper to taste.
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Using a square ravioli cutter (or 3-inch biscuit cutter), cut out squares from the pasta sheets, spacing them as close together as possible. You should have at least 34 squares.
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Lay half the pasta squares on a clean work surface and brush off any excess semolina flour.
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Using a pastry brush, brush the edges of the pasta squares with the egg wash. Then place 1 tsp. of the cheese filling in the center of each square. (For more uniformity, use a pastry piping bag to add the filling.)
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Top each with a plain pasta square and seal around the edges with your fingertips, pressing out any air bubbles.
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Place the ravioli in a single layer on a baking sheet sprinkled with semolina flour.
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To make the sauce, in a large sauté pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until its starts to get a golden color, about 2 minutes.
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Add the cherry tomatoes and sauté, stirring occasionally until they begin to blister and brown, 3–5 minutes.
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Add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes (or Calabrian chili in oil), and season the sauce with kosher salt and white pepper. Reduce the heat to low and keep the sauce warm.
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the ravioli and simmer until tender, about 12 minutes.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer the ravioli to the sauce and stir together to coat evenly.
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Tip the ravioli and sauce onto a serving platter, and sprinkle micro basil over top to garnish. Serve immediately.
Makes about 16 ravioli. Serves 4.
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