Ingredients
Method
Make the Pasta Dough
- Place flour and salt in a large bowl and make a well in the center. Crack eggs into the well and add olive oil.
- Using a fork, gradually incorporate flour into the eggs until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. The dough should feel slightly tacky but not sticky.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Prepare the Filling
- If using fresh spinach, wash and steam for 2-3 minutes until wilted. If using frozen, thaw completely.
- Squeeze spinach in a clean kitchen towel to remove as much water as possible. Chop finely.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, egg yolk, minced garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Fold in the chopped spinach until evenly distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Assemble the Ravioli
- Divide pasta dough into 4 pieces. Work with one piece at a time, keeping others covered.
- Roll dough through pasta machine starting at widest setting, gradually moving to setting 6 or 7, or roll with rolling pin until very thin.
- Cut pasta sheet into rectangles about 4x3 inches. You should have about 24 pieces.
- Place 1 tablespoon of filling in center of half the pasta rectangles. Brush edges with beaten egg.
- Top with remaining pasta rectangles and press edges firmly to seal, removing air bubbles. Crimp edges with a fork.
- Place finished ravioli on a floured baking sheet, making sure they don't touch.
Cook and Serve
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add 2 tablespoons salt.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sage leaves and cook until butter is golden and sage is crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Gently drop ravioli into boiling water. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they float to the surface.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer ravioli to the skillet with sage butter. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Ravioli can be frozen before cooking. Place on a baking sheet and freeze until solid, then transfer to freezer bags. Cook from frozen, adding 1-2 extra minutes to cooking time. Leftover filling keeps in refrigerator for 2 days and makes excellent stuffing for other pasta shapes.
