Spinach ravioli with garlic butter
I was inspired by Pasta Evangelists' recipe. It takes 50 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook. The ingredients I used are:
100g flour
1 large egg
25g spinach, washed and patted dry
50g grated cheddar
6 tbsp double cream
1 tbsp chilli flakes
1 tbsp dried basil
Lemon zest
2 tbsp butter
2 garlic cloves, thinly chopped
1 bay leaf
Making the ravioli dough:
Make a well in the middle of the flour and crack the egg in it.
Whisk the egg with a fork until incorporated in the flour, forming a gooey paste.
Knead the dough for 10 minutes until firm and smooth. Cover with cling film and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Making the filling:
Finely chop the spinach and add to a bowl.
Add the cheese, double cream, chilli flakes, basil and lemon zest to the bowl and mix thoroughly until a paste is formed.
Making the ravioli:
Once rested, using a rolling pin, thinly roll the dough and cut into two large rectangles (one is the bottom sheet and the other is the top sheet).
Using a teaspoon, gently place the filling in a line in the middle of the sheet, 3cm apart.
Place the other sheet on top and press the dough around the filling to remove excess air.
Using a brush, lightly moisten the dough and press firmly with hands to seal.
Use a cutter and press firmly around the filling to cut small squares. Dust with some flour.
Cooking:
Place the ravioli in a pan of boiling water and let it cook for 3 minutes (until the ravioli starts to float)
In another pan on medium heat, add 2 tbsp butter, garlic and bay leaf and let it cook for 45 seconds. Then toss the ravioli in for 1 minute, and finally serve. Bon appétit!