Handmade Ravioli

Ravioli, a pasta whose name derives from the verb "to wrap" (ravvolgere).

A century ago, stuffed pasta with vegetable-based fillings were eaten on Fridays and during Lent. The meat-stuffed varieties, on the other hand, were a day-after treat made with the left over meats from Sunday dinners or festive meals. Today, good enough for everyday of the week.

-Recipe, George’s Ricotta Pasta Dough

-Recipe, Ravioli Filling Recipe

Handmade Ravioli

This is a special dish I like to prepare around the holidays. Preparing handmade ravioli requires extra time and attention, but it's so worth all the effort. I have included a step-by-step for the dough and recipe for the filling. Maybe this week you can make an extra special dish for visiting relatives. Have everyone pitch in- the more cooking, the merrier. 

Handmade Ravioli Recipe, Filling and ravioli dough