Ravioli Genovese
- 1 recipe basic pasta, rolled to thinnest setting on machine
- 1 pound Italian sausage, without fennel seeds, cooked, crumbled and drained
- 2 cups Swiss chard, cooked, drained and chopped
- 1 cup ricotta
- 1 cup grated Pecorino, plus 1/2 cup
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Salt and pepper
- 6 tablespoons butter
- In a bowl, combine cooked sausage, chopped chard, ricotta, Pecorino, eggs and nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.
- Lay out 1 sheet of pasta on a work surface and dot with 1/2 tablespoons filling 2-inches apart.
- Lay second sheet over and press with hands to seal.
- Using a pizza cutter, cut out squares and set aside.
- Bring 6 quarts water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.
- Place ravioli in boiling water and cook until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Melt butter in a 12-inch to 14-inch saute pan and remove from heat.
- Carefully drain ravioli and place in pan with butter.
- Toss gently over medium heat, sprinkle with remaining cheese and serve.
recipe basic pasta, italian sausage, swiss chard, ricotta, eggs, nutmeg, salt, butter
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/ravioli-genovese-recipe.html (may not work)