Ravioli Fillings 1

Three Cheese Pasta Filling

Serves 4



Ingredients:-

  • 240ml/8fl.oz. Ricotta Cheese
  • 100g/4oz Mozzarella Cheese, grated
  • 50g/2oz Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tbsp Freshly Chopped Parsley
  • A Pinch of nutmeg
  • Black Pepper

Method:-

  • Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

  • Four Cheese Pasta Filling
  • Serves 4

  • Ingredients:-

    • 180ml/6fl.oz. Ricotta Cheese, sieved
    • 50g/2oz Parmesan Cheese, grated
    • 50g/2oz Pecorino Romano Cheese, grated
    • 50g/2oz Blue Cheese e.g. Gorgonzola,
    • 1 Egg
    • 3 tbsp Freshly chopped Basil
    • Black pepper


    Method:-

    • Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

    • Ricotta & Spinach Pasta Filling
    • Serves 4

    • Ingredients:-

      • 225g/8oz Fresh Spinach leaves, washed
      • 100g/4 oz Ricotta Cheese
      • 25g/1oz Freshly Grated Parmesan cheese
      • 1 Egg
      • A pinch of Nutmeg
      • Salt and pepper


      Method:-

      • Place the spinach in a large saucepan pan with only the water which is left clinging to the leaves.
      • Cover, place over a medium heat and cook for a few minutes, shaking the pan vigorously from time to time, until the spinach has wilted.
      • Drain well, squeezing as much water out of the leaves as possible then transfer to a chopping board and chop.
      • Place the chopped spinach in a mixing bowl together with the and cheeses, egg, nutmeg, salt and pepper and mix well.
      • Allow to cool before using.

      • Mushroom and Prosciutto Filling
      • Serves 4

      • Ingredients:-

        • 3 tbsp Butter
        • 1 Small Onion, finely chopped
        • 1 Garlic Clove, crushed
        • 225g/8oz Mushrooms, sliced
        • 175g/6oz Prosciutto Ham, chopped
        • 100g/4oz Grated Cheese, eg Pecorino Romano
        • Mozzarella or Cheddar
        • 1 Egg
        • 1 tbsp Freshly Chopped Oregano
        • Black Pepper


        Method:-

        • Heat the butter in a medium sized frying pan over a medium heat, add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
        • Add the mushrooms and continue to fry for a further 4-5 minutes, turning from time to time, until the mushrooms are browned and most of the liquid has evaporated.
        • Allow the mixture to cool then transfer to a large mixing bowl, add the ham, cheese, egg, oregano and pepper and mix well.