[Family Cooking Recipe] Mushroom and Spinach Ravioli with Cream Sauce | Edited by: Cooking Dad

๐ŸŒŸ Mushroom and Spinach Ravioli with Cream Sauce

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients (Serves 3-4)

ravioli wrappers

  • All-purpose flour โ€“ 250g
  • Eggs ๐Ÿฅš โ€“ 2
  • Olive oil โ€“ 1 tablespoon
  • Salt โ€“ a pinch

(Lazy version ๐Ÿ‘‰ You can buy ready-made ravioli or tortellini wrappers at the supermarket, which saves a lot of timeโฑ๏ธ)

fillings

  • Fresh mushrooms ๐Ÿ„ โ€“ about 200g (chopped, a mixture of white and brown mushrooms is more fragrant)
  • Spinach ๐ŸŒฑ โ€“ about 150g (wash and chop)
  • Garlic โ€“ 2 cloves (chopped)
  • Onion โ€“ half (chopped)
  • Olive oil โ€“ 1โ€“2 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 ๐Ÿฅ›
  • 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 ๐ŸŒฟ or Parsley โ€“ a little
  • Extra Parmesan cheese โ€“ as needed

๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿป๐Ÿณ Cooking process

Step 1: Whole dough (if you make your own)

  1. Add salt to the flour, beat two eggs in the middle, and add olive oil.
  2. Slowly knead the dough until it is smooth and not sticky. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Use a pasta machine or a pasta stick to press into thin sheets and prepare for filling.

Step 2: Prepare the filling ๐Ÿ„๐ŸŒฑ

  1. Heat olive oil in a wok and sautรฉ onion and garlic.
  2. Add chopped mushrooms and stir-fry over medium-high heat until the moisture evaporates and the aroma is released.
  3. Add spinach and sautรฉ until softened, season with a little salt and pepper.
  4. After cooling, mix Ricotta cheese and Parmesan and stir well to form the filling.

Step 3: Make ravioli๐ŸฅŸ

  1. Cut the dough into rectangles.
  2. Put a small spoonful of filling in the middle and brush a little water on the edge.
  3. Cover with the other piece of dough, press the four sides tightly, and use a fork to press out patterns.
  4. Repeat until all the filling is used up.

Step 4: Cook the ravioli ๐Ÿณ

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
  2. Carefully add the ravioli and cook for about 3โ€“4 minutes until they float to the surface.
  3. Drain and prepare the sauce.

Step 5: Make the cream sauce๐Ÿฅ›

  1. Heat butter in a wok over medium heat and sautรฉ garlic until fragrant.
  2. Pour in light cream and heat slowly.
  3. If it's too thick, add a little milk; if it's too thin, cook it for a little longer.
  4. Season with Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.
  5. Stir in the cooked ravioli, coating the ravioli with the sauce.

Step 6: Decorate the dish ๐ŸŽ‰

  1. Serve the ravioli and pour more cream sauce on top.
  2. Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves or Parsley, and you can also sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to instantly upgrade the appearance.

๐Ÿ’ก Editor's Tips

  • A savior for lazy people ๐Ÿ‘‰ 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 ๐Ÿ‘‰ In addition to mushrooms and spinach, you can also use pumpkin ๐ŸŽƒ, eggplant ๐Ÿ†, bacon ๐Ÿฅ“, 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 ๐Ÿ‘‰ Sprinkle more Parmesan before serving to instantly enhance the stringy texture and milky flavor.
  • Food and wine pairing ๐Ÿ‘‰ Pair it with a glass of white wine ๐Ÿท and your dinner will instantly become more sophisticated.

๐ŸŽฏ Summary

Mushroom and Spinach Ravioli with Cream Sauce is a truly layered and visually appealing Western dish. The filling is rich and fragrant ๐Ÿ„๐ŸŒฑ, the cream sauce is smooth ๐Ÿฅ›, and the crust is tender ๐ŸฅŸโ€”it'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 sauceโ€”it's still just as delicious! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

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