How to Make Homemade Ravioli with Wontons

Raviolo (plural: Ravioli) is an Italian recipe consisting of stuffed pasta, which is served either in clear broth or with pasta sauce. A traditional Raviolo consists of a filling (meat, vegetable or seafood) sealed between two layers of a thin, square shaped pasta dough. Chinese wonton wrappers make a perfect substitute for fresh egg pasta when making homemade ravioli. You can easily find wonton wrappers in the produce department of your local grocery store, near the tofu counter.

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 to 25 min
Total time: About 1 hour
Yield: 6 servings
Utensils: Large cooking pot, Medium sized mixing bowl, Pastry brush, Measuring cup, Measuring spoon, Cheese grater

Ingredients:
Ricotta cheese: 1 lb
Grated mozzarella cheese: 1 lb
Egg: 1
Dried mixed Italian spices: 1 teaspoon
Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
Wonton wrapper: as needed
Parsley (chopped): 2 tsp
Salt: To taste
Ground black pepper: to taste

Instructions

  • 1

    Start by preparing the filling for the wontons. Take a large mixing bowl and combine together ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese in it.

  • 2

    Also add parsley, garlic powder and egg to the bowl and stir to combine.

  • 3

    Season the filling with salt and pepper according to your taste and preference, toss to combine thoroughly and set aside.

  • 4

    Before you start stuffing the wonton wrappers with this filling, fill a large cooking pot with water, add two tablespoons of salt and bring it to a boil.

  • 5

    Now to stuff the wonton ravioli, place a wonton wrapper on a flat surface, dusted with flour, and scoop 1 tablespoon of the filling in the centre of the wrapper.

  • 6

    Lightly brush the edges of the wonton with water and fold it in half to form a triangle. Press the edges to seal and set aside in a dry plate, lined with paper towel.

  • 7

    When you have filled all the wonton wrappers, reduce the heat and let the water come to a gentle boil.

  • 8

    Gently place the stuffed wonton ravioli in the boiling water (one at a time) and let it simmer for about three minutes or until the wonton wrapper turns translucent and begins to pucker.

  • 9

    Remove the cooked ravioli from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and serve immediately, topped with pasta sauce.

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