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Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Ravioli Recipe Tossed In Cheesy Pumpkin Sauce
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Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Ravioli Recipe Tossed In Cheesy Pumpkin Sauce

A vegetarian Italian Recipes recipe with all purpose flour (maida), whole egg, extra virgin olive oil. Ready in 1h 30m, serves 6.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

Calories
1005kcal
Estimated Cost
575-725
Carbs123g
Protein45g
Fats37g
Servings Scaler
6

Instructions

57 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Ravioli Recipe Tossed In Cheesy Pumpkin Sauce, make the ravioli dough first

    spinach - a half bunchricotta cheese(1 cup)
  2. 2

    Instructions for Ravioli StuffingIn a large mixing bowl, add flour, baking powder, salt and mix lightly for few seconds

    all purpose flour (maida)(1 1/2 cup)pinch baking powder(1)pinch salt(1)salt and pepper - to tastepinch salt(1)black pepper powder(1 teaspoon)pinch cinnamon powder (dalchini)(1)
  3. 3

    Make a well in the flour and break in the whole eggs inside

    all purpose flour (maida)(1 1/2 cup)whole egg(1)
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    Mix by adding flour from the outside into the well and start kneading when the dough seems crumbly

    all purpose flour (maida)(1 1/2 cup)
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    You can add water spoon by spoon to adjust consistency of the dough so that it comes together

    lukewarm water(1/2 cup)
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    Knead the dough well for at least 10 minutes once the dough comes together

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    This helps in formation of binding gluten which further helps in preparing good pasta sheets

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    Your dough should be really elastic

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    Once the dough is kneaded, keep it covered and leave for at least 2 hours by covering it with a cling film

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    Do sprinkle some olive oil on the dough top so that it doesn’t get dry

    extra virgin olive oil(2)extra virgin olive oil(1 teaspoon)
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    This will help in preparing a moist pasta dough and there will be a formation of gluten

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    Once the dough is rested, in a shallow frying pan, heat a bit of olive oil to prepare the stuffing

    extra virgin olive oil(2)extra virgin olive oil(1 teaspoon)
  13. 13

    Add in spinach leaves and saute occasionally on low heat

    spinach - a half bunch
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    After about 2 minutes or more, you can see that the leaves have left water and is moist

    lukewarm water(1/2 cup)
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    You can drain the excess water off the pan and collect the drained spinach water to cook other recipes while using this water for stock

    lukewarm water(1/2 cup)spinach - a half bunch
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    After draining excess water, spread the spinach on the chopping board

    lukewarm water(1/2 cup)spinach - a half bunch
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    Chop the spinach further and keep aside till needed

    spinach - a half bunch
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    In the same pan, add a little more olive oil

    extra virgin olive oil(2)extra virgin olive oil(1 teaspoon)
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    Heat add add garlic paste once the oil is hot

    garlic - (minced)(1 tablespoon)ginger garlic paste(2 tablespoon)
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    Once the garlic is fried for about half a minute on low heat, add the chopped spinach and saute

    spinach - a half bunchgarlic - (minced)(1 tablespoon)ginger garlic paste(2 tablespoon)
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    On a medium low heat, add grated ricotta cheese, salt and pepper and saute till everything is combined

    pinch salt(1)ricotta cheese(1 cup)salt and pepper - to tastepinch salt(1)black pepper powder(1 teaspoon)mozzarella cheese - grated(1/2 cup)mozzarella cheese - grated(1/2 cup)
  22. 22

    Spinach and Ricotta Stuffing is ready

    spinach - a half bunchricotta cheese(1 cup)
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    *Instructions for RavioliOnce the dough is set, roll out two thin sheets of the same on chakla belan or cleaned kitchen countertop

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    Take note that the ravioli pastry sheet should be very very thin as once you will boil the ravioli, dough tends to thicken

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    Arrange the stuffing at equal gaps on one sheet and then cover it with another

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    Now, cut ravioli pieces using cookie cutter

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    You will get almost 16 square raviolis of 1 to 1-1/2 inch each

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    Now take each piece and press the corners with fork

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    This will help in moulding the stuffing perfectly into the base

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    It will also help in closing the corner perfectly so that the stuffing don’t loosen up and float in the water

    lukewarm water(1/2 cup)
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    Now, boil water in a saucepan

    lukewarm water(1/2 cup)
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    Add the raviolis one by one carefully so that they do not break in the process

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    Once they are cooked, they will start floating on the top

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    (It will hardly take 4-5 minutes)

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    Pick them up one by one carefully with a slotted spoon and let them dry on a paper or plate

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    Raviolis are ready now

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    Instructions for Pumpkin sauceHeat a wok and put in the diced pumpkins

    kaddu (parangikai/ pumpkin) - diced(1/2 kg)
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    Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of water, salt and cover with a lid

    pinch salt(1)lukewarm water(1/2 cup)salt and pepper - to tastepinch salt(1)
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    Let it simmer for 10 mins

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    Once done, drain it and let it cool

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    You can also pressure cook the pumpkin for two whistles and make the pureeChurn this in a grinder to make a pumpkin puree

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    Now heat the wok again and add butter

    butter(1/2 cup)
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    Once it is hot, add ginger-garlic paste and fry it well

    garlic - (minced)(1 tablespoon)ginger garlic paste(2 tablespoon)
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    Add pumpkin puree and all the spices mentioned for sauce

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    Fry well on high for a minute

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    Add cream and mozzarella cheese and mix well

    ricotta cheese(1 cup)fresh cream(2 tablespoon)mozzarella cheese - grated(1/2 cup)mozzarella cheese - grated(1/2 cup)
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    Add some milk if you want a runny consistency

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    Butter Pumpkin sauce is ready to assemble

    butter(1/2 cup)
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    Assembling the recipePreheat oven at 120 degrees F

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    Meanwhile, heat the wok with a little olive oil and stir fry all the veggies first

    extra virgin olive oil(2)extra virgin olive oil(1 teaspoon)
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    Add olives and toss again for a minute

    extra virgin olive oil(2)extra virgin olive oil(1 teaspoon)black olives - sliced
  52. 52

    Now pour the prepared butter pumpkin sauce and mix well

    butter(1/2 cup)
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    Switch off

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    In a baking dish, arrange the sauce with ravioli alternately till the sauce and ravioli are used up

    pinch baking powder(1)
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    Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese on top

    ricotta cheese(1 cup)mozzarella cheese - grated(1/2 cup)mozzarella cheese - grated(1/2 cup)
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    Bake in oven for about 10 minutes and serve

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    Serve Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Ravioli Recipe Tossed In Cheesy Pumpkin Sauce along with Harissa Roasted Carrot Pizza With Pomegranate Sauce & Greek Yogurt Recipe and Quick Creamy Pea Soup Recipe for a complete meal on a weekend with family and friends

    spinach - a half bunchricotta cheese(1 cup)fresh cream(2 tablespoon)

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