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Homemade Ravioli - Fresh Pasta From Scratch
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Resting Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups choice of filling (see above)
Instructions
To Make The Dough:
  1. Place the flour in a pile on a sturdy surface. Using your hands, make a well in the middle of the flour, then crack the eggs into the well and add the olive oil and salt.

  2. With a fork, lightly whisk the eggs while gradually adding flour from the wall of the well into the center. When the mixture has a sticky consistency, begin to knead with your hands. Knead the dough for 15 minutes, adding a sprinkle of flour to the work surface as needed, to ensure the dough doesn't stick. Do not add a lot of flour at a time or your dough will be too tough.

  3. Once the dough is smooth, tightly wrap it in plastic wrap and leave it to rest for 15 minutes.

To Make The Ravioli:
  1. Cut the dough into three even pieces. Then, take one piece and form it into a ball. Sprinkle some flour on your work surface and using a rolling pin, roll the dough as thin as possible in an oval shape. Aim for 3mm in thickness.

  2. Cut the thin sheet of dough into a large rectangle. Drop 1 tablespoon of filling about 2 inches apart on half of the sheet of pasta. Fold the unfilled half of dough over the filling. Using your fingers, gently press out air pockets around each mound of filling and form a seal. Use a knife or pasta cutter to cut each pillow into squares. Crip the edges of each ravioli with a fork to make sure they are well sealed.

  3. Repeat the process for the other two balls of dough.

  4. In a medium/large stockpot, bring salted water to a boil. Add in ravioli and cook for 5-6 minutes, until cooked al dente. Serve with your preferred pasta sauce, or olive oil, parmesan, and basil.