Ravioli with Swiss Chard and Ricotta
To make these ravioli, prepare homemade dough and stuff it with a savoury filling that includes Swiss chard, ricotta and currants. Shape your dumplings by hand. Also, to lighten your load and make the task more enjoyable, don’t hesitate to team up and work in stages.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (300 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (55 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 lb (340 g) red Swiss chard (about 1 bunch), leaves chopped and stems finely sliced (keep separate)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup (260 g) ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp currants, soaked in hot water for 5 minutes and drained
- 1/4 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (55 g) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp roasted pine nuts
- 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the remaining ingredients and mix just until smooth. Cover in plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
To make these ravioli, prepare homemade dough and stuff it with a savoury filling that includes Swiss chard, ricotta and currants. Shape your dumplings by hand. Also, to lighten your load and make the task more enjoyable, don’t hesitate to team up and work in stages.