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Ravioli roses recipe video

Ravioli Roses | Video

These are inspired by classic Italian pasta roses and are stuffed with spinach ricotta mixture. Served with tomato pasta sauce, these make for a vibrant dinner idea!
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Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Italian - American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

Ravioli roses:

  • 375 g ricotta
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 fresh lasagna sheets store bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Tomato pasta sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove peeled and minced
  • ½ cup finely chopped onions
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 250 g tomato passata
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley or basil to garnish

Instructions

  • Place ricotta, spinach and nutmeg in a bowl. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • I used homemade fresh lasagna sheets. If using store bought fresh lasagna sheets, soak them in warm water for a couple of minutes so they will turn pliable and easy to roll. 
  • Place one lasagna sheet on a flat work surface. Cut horizontally into equal halves. 
  • Transfer spinach ricotta filling into a piping bag. Cut the end and pipe filling onto the center of the cut lasagna sheets.
  • Fold both ends of sheets and press down to seal.
  • Fold the long side of the sheets covering the filling and press down gently to seal.
  • Roll the sheets to form the shape of roses and press gently to seal the end. Repeat with the remaining lasagna sheets and filling. 
  • Steam the roses for about 12-15 minutes or until cooked. Alternatively, you can cook them in salted boiling water. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter in a small frying pan, and add roses.
  • Sprinkle with oregano. Sauté for a minute. Remove from heat. Set aside. 
  • To make the sauce, heat oil in a frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic. Sauté, stirring, for one minute or until fragrant.
  • Add onions. Sauté, stirring, 2-3 minutes or until soft and translucent.
  • Add bay leaf and tomato passata. Stir to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook for about 5-6 minutes. 
  • To serve, transfer pasta sauce to a wide serving bowl. Top with ravioli roses.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley or basil leaves. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 835kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 1979mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 15g