Name: Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Ravioli With Cheesy Pumpkin Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: For Ravioli dough; 1.5 cup All Purpose Flour; 1 egg; 2 tablespoon Olive Oil; A pinch of Baking powder; A pinch of salt; 1/2 cup warm water; For Spinach and Ricotta stufing; Half bunch spinach finely chopped; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 tablespoon garlic paste; 1 teaspoon olive oil; Salt and Pepper; For Cheesy Pumpkin Sauce; 1/2 kg pumpkin Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Diced; 1/2 cup butter; Pinch of salt; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 1 teaspoon black pepper grounded; A pinch of cinnamon powder; 2 tablespoon cooking cream; 1/2 cup grated mozarella; 2 tablespoon Ginger Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Garlic paste; Extras; Vegetables like Brocolli (Mushrooms, Cherry tomatoes etc); Black olives; 1/2 cup grated Mozarella Cheese

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Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Ravioli tossed in cheesy pumpkin sauce and baked till perfection at low temperatures._x000D_ Before starting, let me rephrase the definition of Ravioli Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Ravioli is a type of pasta dumpling composed of a filling sealed between two layers of thin pasta dough. Usually served either in broth or with a pasta sauce, they originated as a traditional food in Italian cuisine.

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Served AsDinner, Lunch

CuisineItalian

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Ravioli Dough_x000D_ As per the culinary traditions of Italy, pasta is one of their sacred dishes and every italian family has it¢â‚¬â„¢s own way of preparing the same. However one rule which knits them together is the way Pasta is kneaded. A heap of the flour..
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is made and then a hole. The eggs are always broken in that hole and then further ritual starts. Amazing. Isn¢â‚¬â„¢t it? 🙂
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Mix all the ingredients of ravioli dough apart from water._x000D_ Try to knead a dough without using water, still if required use it spoon by spoon._x000D_ Knead the dough well for atleast 10 minutes.
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This helps in formation of gluten which further helps in preparing good pasta sheets.Your dough should be really elastic.
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Once the dough is kneaded, keep it covered and leave for atleast 2 hours._x000D_ This will help in preparing a moist pasta dough and there will be a formation of gluten.
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Do sprinkle some olive oil on the dough top so that it doesn¢â‚¬â„¢t get dry._x000D_ Cover with cling film and let it rest.
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Spinach and Ricotta Stuffing_x000D_ Put olive oil in a pan._x000D_ Add spinach and let it simmer on sim gas for 2 mins. Drain the extra water and spread it on a chopping board. Finely chop the cooked spinach and keep it aside.
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Again add olive oil in the pan. Add Garlic paste._x000D_ Now add spinach and fry it. Add Ricotta Cheese and fry really well while adding salt and pepper.
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You may also add finely chopped boiled mushrooms for extra flavors._x000D_ Spinach and Ricotta Stuffing is ready!
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Ravioli_x000D_ Since I do not have Pasta Maker, I made it from hand. :)_x000D_ Once the dough is set, roll two thin sheets of the same. Please remember, it should be very very thin as once you will boil the ravioli, dough will thicken.
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Arrange the stuffing at equal gaps on one sheet and then cover it with another._x000D_ Now, cut ravioli pieces using cookie cutter. You will get almost 16 pieces.
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Now take each piece and press the corners with fork. This will help in moulding the stuffing perfectly into the base. It will also help in closing the corner perfectly so that the stuffing don¢â‚¬â„¢t loosen up and float in the water.
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Now, boil water in a pan. Add the raviolis one by one smoothly.
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Remember, raviolis are very very soft and they should be handled very carefully. When you will put them in pan, they will settle at the bottom. Once they will be cooked, they will start floating on the top. ( It will hardly get cooked in 4-5 mins).
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Pick them up one by one carefully and let them dry on a paper or plate._x000D_ _x000D_ Raviolis are ready!
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Butter Pumpkin Sauce_x000D_ _x000D_ Heat a pan and put diced pumpkins. Sprinkle 2 tbsp of water, salt and cover by lid. Let it simmer for 10 mins. Once done, drain it and let it cool. Churn it in the grinder to make pumpkin puree.
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Now heat the pan again and add butter. Add ginger-garlic paste and fry it well._x000D_ Add pumpkin puree and all the spices. Fry it well on high for a minute.
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Add pumpkin puree and all the spices. Fry it well on high for a minute._x000D_ Add cream and mozzarella cheese and mix well.
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Add some milk if you want a runny consistency._x000D_ Butter Pumpkin sauce is ready!
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Now, since all the major items are ready we have to start giving the final toss to the items together for that one heavenly dish.°Å¸â„¢â€š
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Again, heat the pan._x000D_ Pour olive oil._x000D_ Stir fry the vegetables. Add olives and toss it again.
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Now pour butter pumpkin sauce and mix well._x000D_ Arrange the sauce with ravioli alternately in a baking dish._x000D_ Sprinkle the Mozzarella cheese._x000D_ Bake at 120 degrees for 10 mins.
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Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Butter Pumpkin Sauce is ready!°Å¸â„¢â€š
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Savor it with wine and a lovely cookbook by your side°Å¸â„¢â€š