MINT RAVIOLI STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE

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This pasta is well worth making from scratch, its tiny flecks of green delivering bursts of flavor that contrast sharply with its creamy goat cheese filling and tart lemon-zest garnish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Yield Makes about 30

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups fresh mint
3 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dough
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons warm water
2 cups ricotta cheese, drained (16 ounces)
1 cup crumbled goat cheese (8 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
Finely grated lemon zest, for garnish
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the pasta: Prepare an ice-water bath. Cook mint in a small saucepan of boiling water until bright green, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer mint to ice-water bath. When cool, drain, and squeeze out excess water.
  • Transfer mint to a food processor. Add eggs, and process until mint is finely chopped. Combine flour and salt on a work surface; make a well in the center. Add the egg mixture, oil, and water to the well. Using a fork, lightly beat wet ingredients. While beating, draw in the flour mixture, a little at a time, until fully incorporated. (Dough will be shaggy.)
  • Knead dough by hand or in a mixer fitted with a dough hook until very smooth and supple, 10 to 15 minutes by hand, 8 to 10 minutes with a mixer. Wrap in plastic, and let stand for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Beat ricotta, goat cheese, salt, and pepper with a mixer on medium speed until well combined and smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 4 portions. Feed 1 piece of dough (keep remaining pieces covered with plastic) through a pasta machine's widest setting (#1) twice. Continue to feed through ever-finer settings, 2 passes on each setting, ending on setting #6. (The sheet will be very thin.) If dough is sticking, dust very lightly with flour. Cover dough sheet with plastic. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Using a round cutter, cut pasta sheets into 3 1/2-inch circles. Spoon 1 generous tablespoon of the filling in the center of 1 round. Wet edges of pasta with a finger dipped in water. Top with another pasta round; press edges tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
  • To serve: Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add 1/2 of the ravioli, and cook until they float, 1 to 2 minutes. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. With a slotted spoon, transfer ravioli, along with 1 to 2 teaspoons cooking liquid, to the skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until just glazed, about 2 minutes. Transfer to serving plates. Repeat with remaining ravioli and butter.
  • Garnish with lemon zest and mint, and serve immediately.

Rox Man
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I love the unique flavor of these ravioli. The mint and goat cheese filling is so refreshing and summery. I also really appreciate that the recipe is relatively easy to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these ravioli wit


Aaftab Aalam
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These ravioli are so delicious! The mint and goat cheese filling is a perfect combination, and the crispy sage butter sauce adds a delicious savory flavor. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.


Jody Cordova
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I was so excited to try these ravioli, and I was not disappointed! The mint and goat cheese filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the crispy sage butter sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Raza Bhadera
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I've made these ravioli several times now, and they're always a hit. The mint and goat cheese filling is so unique and flavorful, and the crispy sage butter sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze th


Blake Delmont
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These ravioli are a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. The mint and goat cheese filling is light and refreshing, and the crispy sage butter sauce adds a delicious savory flavor. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a qui


Wayo Prince
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I'm not usually a fan of goat cheese, but I loved it in these ravioli. The mint really balances out the flavor, and the crispy sage butter sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Raja Amir
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These ravioli are a great way to impress your guests. They're easy to make, but they look and taste like they came from a fancy restaurant. The mint and goat cheese filling is creamy and flavorful, and the crispy sage butter sauce is the perfect fini


Pleasure Cheatham
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I love the bright and refreshing flavor of these ravioli. The mint and goat cheese filling is a perfect combination, and the crispy sage butter sauce adds a delicious savory flavor. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian foo


tasha trower
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These ravioli are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them, so I always have a delicious meal on hand. The mint and goat cheese filling is my favorite, but I've also tried variatio


Semujju Abdulkarim
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I made these ravioli for a dinner party last night, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the crispy sage butter sauce. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


Marley Boakye
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I was a bit skeptical about the mint and goat cheese combination, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well they worked together. The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the ravioli are incredibly delicate. I will definitely be making these again.


Jeff Bristow
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These ravioli are absolutely delicious! The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the crispy sage butter sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.


Clinton Giesbrecht
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I love the unique flavor of these ravioli. The mint and goat cheese filling is so refreshing and summery. I also really appreciate that the recipe is relatively easy to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these ravioli wit


Ousman Ceesay
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This was my first time making homemade ravioli, and it turned out amazing! The mint and goat cheese filling was a perfect combination, and the crispy sage butter sauce added a delicious savory flavor. I will definitely be making this again.