[Family Cooking Recipe] Mushroom and Spinach Ravioli with Cream Sauce | Edited by: Cooking Dad
๐ Mushroom and Spinach Ravioli with Cream Sauce
๐ Ingredients (Serves 3-4)
ravioli wrappers
- All-purpose flour โ 250g
- Eggs ๐ฅ โ 2
- Olive oil โ 1 tablespoon
- Salt โ a pinch
(Lazy version ๐ You can buy ready-made ravioli or tortellini wrappers at the supermarket, which saves a lot of timeโฑ๏ธ)
fillings
- Fresh mushrooms ๐ โ about 200g (chopped, a mixture of white and brown mushrooms is more fragrant)
- Spinach ๐ฑ โ about 150g (wash and chop)
- Garlic โ 2 cloves (chopped)
- Onion โ half (chopped)
- Olive oil โ 1โ2 tablespoons
- Ricotta Cheese โ about 150g
- Parmesan cheese โ about 30g (grated)
- Salt and black pepper โ to taste
Cream Sauce
- Butter โ 30g
- Garlic โ 1 clove (chopped)
- Fresh Cream โ 200ml ๐ฅ
- Milk โ 50ml (optional, to adjust the concentration)
- Parmesan cheese โ about 30g (grated)
- Salt and black pepper โ to taste
- Nutmeg โ a pinch (optional, makes the sauce more fragrant)
decorate
- Fresh basil ๐ฟ or Parsley โ a little
- Extra Parmesan cheese โ as needed
๐ฉ๐ป๐ณ Cooking process
Step 1: Whole dough (if you make your own)
- Add salt to the flour, beat two eggs in the middle, and add olive oil.
- Slowly knead the dough until it is smooth and not sticky. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Use a pasta machine or a pasta stick to press into thin sheets and prepare for filling.
Step 2: Prepare the filling ๐๐ฑ
- Heat olive oil in a wok and sautรฉ onion and garlic.
- Add chopped mushrooms and stir-fry over medium-high heat until the moisture evaporates and the aroma is released.
- Add spinach and sautรฉ until softened, season with a little salt and pepper.
- After cooling, mix Ricotta cheese and Parmesan and stir well to form the filling.
Step 3: Make ravioli๐ฅ
- Cut the dough into rectangles.
- Put a small spoonful of filling in the middle and brush a little water on the edge.
- Cover with the other piece of dough, press the four sides tightly, and use a fork to press out patterns.
- Repeat until all the filling is used up.
Step 4: Cook the ravioli ๐ณ
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
- Carefully add the ravioli and cook for about 3โ4 minutes until they float to the surface.
- Drain and prepare the sauce.
Step 5: Make the cream sauce๐ฅ
- Heat butter in a wok over medium heat and sautรฉ garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in light cream and heat slowly.
- If it's too thick, add a little milk; if it's too thin, cook it for a little longer.
- Season with Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Stir in the cooked ravioli, coating the ravioli with the sauce.
Step 6: Decorate the dish ๐
- Serve the ravioli and pour more cream sauce on top.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves or Parsley, and you can also sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to instantly upgrade the appearance.
๐ก Editor's Tips
- A savior for lazy people ๐ If you want to be quick, you can just buy ready-made Ravioli (most supermarkets have spinach and cheese fillings), and then make your own cream sauce.
- Filling Variations ๐ In addition to mushrooms and spinach, you can also use pumpkin ๐, eggplant ๐, bacon ๐ฅ, and many other options.
- Do not boil the cream sauce . Use medium-low heat, otherwise it will become too thick or separate.
- A must-have for cheese lovers ๐ Sprinkle more Parmesan before serving to instantly enhance the stringy texture and milky flavor.
- Food and wine pairing ๐ Pair it with a glass of white wine ๐ท and your dinner will instantly become more sophisticated.
๐ฏ Summary
Mushroom and Spinach Ravioli with Cream Sauce is a truly layered and visually appealing Western dish. The filling is rich and fragrant ๐๐ฑ, the cream sauce is smooth ๐ฅ, and the crust is tender ๐ฅโit's a true restaurant-quality experience. The best part, in my opinion, is that while the process is complex, you can shortcut it (buy ready-made ravioli) and add your own sauceโit's still just as delicious! ๐๐ฝ๏ธ