Italian ravioli with spinach – how to prepare a delicious dish

Italian ravioli has a very delicate taste. They will perfectly complement any menu, and they can be topped with a variety of ingredients. We at joy-pup tell you how to cook Italian ravioli with spinach.

Ingredients

For the test:

• 2 cups of flour
• 2 eggs
• A pinch of salt

For filling:

• 300 g spinach, finely chopped
• 250 g ricotta
• 100 g grated parmesan
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pinch of nutmeg

For the sauce:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 400 g tomato sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil for serving

Step-by-step spinach ravioli recipe

• In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the minced garlic in a little olive oil. Add chopped spinach and cook, stirring, until reduced and softened. Leave to cool.
• In a large bowl, combine ricotta, grated Parmesan, cooled spinach, salt, pepper and nutmeg. This will be your ravioli filling.
• In a bowl, mix flour and a pinch of salt. Make a well in the middle and add eggs. Knead the dough thoroughly until smooth. If the dough is too dry, add a little water. If too wet, add a little flour. Wrap the dough in film and leave to rest for 30 minutes.
• Divide the dough into several parts and roll each part into a thin sheet. Cut out square shapes using a special knife. Place a small amount of filling on one. Cover it with another shape and join the edges.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic. Add tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Salt and pepper to taste. This will be your sauce.
• Boil salted water in a saucepan. Carefully lower the ravioli and cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until they float to the surface.

Drizzle the tomato sauce over the ravioli and garnish with fresh chopped basil.