RAVIOLI STUFFED WITH FAVA BEANS, RICOTTA, AND MINT WITH BROWN-BUTTER SAUCE

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Ravioli Stuffed with Fava Beans, Ricotta, and Mint with Brown-Butter Sauce image

You can substitute fresh or frozen peas for the fava beans. Drain the ricotta in a sieve set over a bowl for about 10 minutes to remove excess liquid. Try to find the denser buffalo ricotta for this recipe. If you use regular ricotta, the filling won't be as thick.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups shelled fresh fava beans (3 pounds in pods)
10 ounces ricotta cheese (preferably buffalo ricotta), drained in a sieve
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for sprinkling
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt
Pasta Dough
All-purpose flour, for dusting
Yellow cornmeal, for dusting
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add beans. Cook until tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to an ice-water bath; let cool 1 minute. Drain; squeeze beans from skins. Transfer 2 cups of the beans to a food processor. Add cheeses, mint, lemon juice, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Process until smooth. Refrigerate filling at least 1 hour (up to 2 days).
  • Divide dough into 4 pieces. Dust 1 piece of dough with flour (cover remaining pieces with plastic wrap). Set the rollers of a pasta maker to the widest setting; roll dough through. Fold dough into thirds; pass through again, narrow side first. Repeat until smooth, 3 or 4 more times. Run dough through progressively narrower settings, using additional flour as needed, until very thin (at least 5 inches wide). Cut sheet crosswise into manageable pieces.
  • Dust 2 rimmed baking sheets with cornmeal; set aside. Place 1 piece of pasta sheet on a lightly floured work surface (keep unused pieces covered). Space heaping tablespoons of filling 3 inches apart on lower half of sheet.
  • Using a wet pastry brush, moisten pasta around each mound of filling. Fold top half of sheet over filling to meet edge; press around mounds to eliminate air and to seal.
  • Cut pasta into 2 1/2- to 3-inch squares using a pizza wheel. Brush away excess flour. Place ravioli on cornmeal-dusted baking sheets. Roll out remaining pasta dough, and repeat. (If serving that day, cover ravioli with plastic wrap, and refrigerate on baking sheets until ready to use. If making ahead, freeze on baking sheets until firm, about 1 hour, and then transfer to an airtight container; freeze until ready to use, up to 1 month.)
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Add half the ravioli; gently stir once. Cook at a gentle boil until ravioli are just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a colander using a slotted spoon; drain. Cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining ravioli.
  • Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cook butter until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add half the ravioli to skillet; toss to coat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer ravioli to a platter; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining ravioli.
  • Cook remaining 4 tablespoons butter until lightly browned as above. Add reserved cup beans; cook over low heat until warm, about 20 seconds. Transfer ravioli to serving plates. Spoon beans and butter over ravioli. Sprinkle with cheese; season with salt and pepper.

Altaf Shah
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This ravioli dish was a nice change of pace from my usual pasta dishes. The fava bean and ricotta filling was unique and flavorful, and the brown butter sauce was a nice complement. The ravioli were also cooked perfectly and held their shape well. I


Ko Htet
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This ravioli dish was just okay. The filling was a bit too salty for my taste, and the brown butter sauce was not very flavorful. The ravioli were also a bit too soft and mushy for my liking. I would not make this dish again.


Djamel Talab
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This ravioli dish was a hit with my family! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the brown butter sauce was rich and decadent. The ravioli were also cooked perfectly and held their shape well. I will definitely be making this dish again soon.


Olivia Sky
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This ravioli dish was a bit of a disappointment. The filling was bland and lacked flavor. The brown butter sauce was also too oily and rich for my taste. The ravioli were also overcooked and fell apart when I tried to eat them. I would not recommend


jane jan
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This ravioli dish was a delicious and elegant meal. The fava bean and ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the brown butter sauce was rich and decadent. The ravioli were also cooked perfectly and held their shape well. I would definitely mak


Katherine Musick
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This ravioli dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The filling was heavy and the brown butter sauce was too oily. The ravioli were also a bit too soft and mushy for my liking. I would not make this dish again.


Khadija Mustapha
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This ravioli dish was a nice change of pace from my usual pasta dishes. The fava bean and ricotta filling was unique and flavorful, and the brown butter sauce was a nice complement. The ravioli were also cooked perfectly and held their shape well. I


hafizu maman
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This ravioli dish was just okay. The filling was a bit too salty for my taste, and the brown butter sauce was not very flavorful. The ravioli were also a bit too soft and mushy for my liking. I would not make this dish again.


Dumb Thoughts
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I was disappointed with this ravioli dish. The filling was bland and lacked flavor. The brown butter sauce was also too oily and rich for my taste. The ravioli were also overcooked and fell apart when I tried to eat them. I would not recommend this r


Roger Acosta
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This ravioli dish was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was well worth the effort. The filling was complex and flavorful, and the brown butter sauce was perfectly balanced. The ravioli were also cooked perfectly and held their


Nashe Mukanga
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I made this ravioli for a dinner party and it was a huge success! My guests raved about the delicate flavors and the beautiful presentation. The brown butter sauce was particularly popular, and I received several requests for the recipe. I will defin


Qutab Farid
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This ravioli dish was a hit with my family! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the brown butter sauce was rich and decadent. The ravioli cooked perfectly and held their shape well. I will definitely be making this dish again soon.


Elexis Alexander
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fava beans, but I'm so glad I did! The beans were cooked perfectly and had a mild, nutty flavor that paired well with the ricotta and mint. The brown butter sauce was also delicious and a


Saleem Blouch
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This ravioli dish was an absolute delight! The combination of fava beans, ricotta, and mint was harmonious and incredibly flavorful. The brown butter sauce added a nutty richness that perfectly complemented the delicate filling. I highly recommend th