Mario Batali's Asparagus Ravioli

Quick, easy, and delicious!

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

Mario's asparagus ravioli tastes delicious and is ready in minutes! It's a perfect dish for any occasion!

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step 1

ingredients

instructions Bring a large salted pot of water to a rolling boil.
step 2

ingredients 1 pound Fresh Pasta Sheets

instructions Cut pasta sheets into 3-inch by 3-inch squares.
step 3

ingredients 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Spring Onions (thinly sliced)
1 bunch Asparagus (sliced)

instructions In a saute pan add olive oil over medium high heat. Thinly slice 1 spring onion and the asparagus, reserving the spears. Add onion and asparagus to pan, season with a pinch of salt and cook for 10 minutes.
step 4

ingredients 1 cup Ricotta
1 teaspoon Nutmeg
1/2 cup Young Pecorino (grated)
1/2 cup Pecorino Romano (grated)

instructions Whisk together the ricotta, nutmeg, and both grated pecorinos until combined. Add in asparagus and onion mixture from pan along with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Spoon some of the mixture into half of the squares of pasta, and place another sheet on top of it to create a ravioli. Press together to seal.
step 5

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instructions Carefully drop the pasta into the water and cook until pasta is tender, about 4 minutes. Remove the ravioli.
step 6

ingredients 1/2 stick of Butter
Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper

instructions Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan over medium heat, heat the butter until it foams and subsides. Add the asparagus spears, spring onion, and season with salt and pepper. Add the ravioli and a bit of the pasta cooking water if necessary to loosen the sauce. Serve with a fresh grating of Pecorino Romano.
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