Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
200 g

fresh spinach

cleaned and washed

200 g

fresh swiss chard

cleaned and washed

150 g

ricotta cheese

150 g

gorgonzola cheese

dolce

3 unit

egg yolks

large

150 g

parmesan cheese

freshly grated

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

1 pinch

nutmeg

100 g

flour

plain

200 g

butter

20 unit

sage

finely chopped leaves

Step 1
~5 min

Boil spinach and Swiss chard in salted water for 10 minutes.

Step 2
~5 min

Drain spinach and Swiss chard, cool, squeeze dry, and chop finely.

Step 3
~5 min

In a bowl, combine the chopped greens, ricotta, gorgonzola, egg yolks, and two-thirds of the Parmesan cheese.

Step 4
~5 min

Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Step 5
~5 min

Spread flour on a board.

Step 6
~5 min

Take a tablespoon of the ravioli mixture and roll it in the flour to form a small ball.

Step 7
~5 min

Drop 5-6 balls into a pot of boiling water and cook for 30 seconds, or until they float to the top.

Key Technique: Boiling
Step 8
~5 min

Remove cooked ravioli.

Step 9
~5 min

Repeat the process until all ravioli balls are cooked.

Step 10
~5 min

Melt butter over low heat.

Step 11
~5 min

Serve the ravioli immediately, topped with melted butter, leftover Parmesan cheese, and sage leaves.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the spinach and swiss chard to prevent watery ravioli.

Don't overcrowd the pot when boiling the ravioli.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The ravioli mixture can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a starter or light meal.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with vinaigrette.

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

A variation on traditional ravioli, adapted to be lighter and simpler.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

dinner
lunch
appetizer

Popularity Score

60/100

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