Description
Fresh homemade ravioli filled with creamy ricotta and bright lemon zest, served with burst cherry tomatoes and a decadent burrata finish. Perfect for a spring or summer main dish.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Make the pasta dough: On a clean surface, mound the flour and make a well in the center. Crack the eggs into the well, add olive oil and a pinch of salt. Gradually incorporate the flour into the eggs until a dough forms. Knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic and rest for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix ricotta, Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Roll out the pasta: Divide the dough into 4 pieces. Using a pasta machine, roll each piece through progressively thinner settings until about 1/16-inch thick. Lay sheets on a floured surface.
- Assemble the ravioli: Place teaspoon-sized dollops of filling about 2 inches apart on one pasta sheet. Brush edges with water, place a second sheet on top, and press around each mound to seal. Cut into squares with a ravioli cutter or knife.
- Cook the ravioli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add ravioli and cook for 3-4 minutes until they float. Drain gently.
- Make the burst tomatoes: While ravioli cook, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add cherry tomatoes and garlic, cook until tomatoes burst and soften, about 5 minutes.
- Assemble the dish: Place cooked ravioli on plates. Top with burst tomatoes and garlic. Tear burrata over each portion and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a richer sauce, add a splash of pasta water to the burst tomatoes. Burrata is best added just before serving to maintain its creamy texture.