This classic ravioli pasta dough is made with just a few simple ingredients, creating a light yet firm dough that holds fillings perfectly. Whether filled with cheese, vegetables, or meat, this dough ensures your ravioli will have a tender bite with a smooth, golden texture.
Ravioli pasta dough is the foundation of homemade ravioli, an Italian staple. This dough is made with flour, eggs, and a little water, resulting in a perfect base that pairs well with any filling of your choice. By learning this basic recipe, you can experiment with countless ravioli variations.
Classic Ravioli Pasta Dough Recipe
made with just a few simple ingredients, creating a light yet firm dough that holds fillings perfectly.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Fork or whisk
- Rolling pin or pasta machine
- Knife or ravioli cutter
- Cling film or plastic wrap
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Water as needed
Instructions
- Mound the flour on a clean surface or in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center and crack the eggs into the well. Add olive oil and salt.
- Use a fork or your fingers to slowly mix the eggs and flour, gradually incorporating the flour from the sides of the well into the eggs. Continue mixing until a dough forms.
- Once the dough comes together, knead it for about 8–10 minutes on a floured surface. It should become smooth and elastic. If the dough feels too dry, add a little water (a few drops at a time) until it reaches the right consistency.
- Wrap the dough in cling film and let it rest for 30 minutes. This will make it easier to roll out.
- Once rested, divide the dough into smaller portions. Roll each portion out with a rolling pin or a pasta machine until it's thin enough for ravioli (about 1/16 inch thick).
- Cut the rolled-out dough into squares or circles for ravioli, or use a ravioli cutter to shape the pasta. Add your desired filling, then seal the edges with water or a fork.
- Boil the filled ravioli in salted water for 2–4 minutes, depending on the thickness of the dough and filling. Serve with your favorite sauce.
Notes
- You can substitute 00 flour for a more delicate dough texture.
- Allowing the dough to rest helps gluten relax, making the dough easier to roll out.
- This basic dough pairs well with a wide range of fillings, such as ricotta and spinach or ground meat.
- Allowing the dough to rest helps gluten relax, making the dough easier to roll out.
- This basic dough pairs well with a wide range of fillings, such as ricotta and spinach or ground meat.
Nutrition and Calories (per serving, without filling or sauce):
– Calories: 220
– Carbohydrates: 32g
– Protein: 8g
– Fat: 6g
– Sodium: 70mg
– Sugar: 1g
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