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ricotta lemon ravioli

This ricotta lemon ravioli recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right in your own kitchen. The combination of creamy ricotta, fresh lemon zest, and delicate pasta creates an elegant dish that tastes like you've spent hours in the kitchen.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 15 oz whole milk ricotta
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Make the Pasta Dough: Mound the flour on a clean work surface, create a well in the center, crack the eggs into the well, and add olive oil. Gradually incorporate the flour into the eggs, knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, then wrap in plastic and rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Filling: Combine ricotta, Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, egg yolk, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Roll the Dough: Divide the rested dough into four pieces, flatten one piece, and run it through a pasta machine, gradually decreasing the thickness until you reach the second-thinnest setting.
  4. Assemble the Ravioli: Lay one pasta sheet on a floured surface, place dollops of filling, brush water around each mound, lay a second sheet over, press to seal, and cut the ravioli.
  5. Cook the Ravioli: Boil salted water, add ravioli in batches, and cook for 3-4 minutes until they float.
  6. Make the Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, add cooked ravioli, and toss gently to coat.

Notes

Gather quality ingredients for the best flavors. Drain ricotta thoroughly to avoid soggy ravioli. Don't overfill the ravioli and ensure proper sealing to prevent bursting. Store uncooked ravioli in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours or freeze for longer storage.