6 Fresh Egg Pasta Recipes, From Pappardelle to Ravioli

Broad ribbons with porcini and thin pasta wrapped around creamy fillings show two sides of fresh egg pasta. Start with homemade pappardelle, choose the truffle version, or make one of three ravioli fillings below.

Pappardelle with Porcini Mushrooms pairs homemade egg pasta with earthy mushrooms and butter. You’ll make the pappardelle from scratch for this autumn pasta dish. Garlic and parsley complement the porcini, while Parmigiano Reggiano adds a savory finish.

Pro tip: don’t wash your porcini under running water, which can make them absorb moisture and lose their firm texture.

Lamb shank pappardelle brings together fresh pasta and a succulent tomato-and-meat sauce. Both the egg pappardelle and the slow-cooked lamb sauce are made from scratch. Red wine joins the tomato and lamb for a rich, hearty pairing with the broad ribbons.

Pappardelle with Truffle and Mascarpone Cream balances distinctive black truffle with the delicate taste of mascarpone. This version uses egg pappardelle, with no dough-making required. Anchovies add a savory counterpoint to the creamy cheese and earthy truffle.

Pro tip: if your truffle needs cleaning, brush away dirt and impurities from its surface.

Ricotta and spinach ravioli wraps a delicate cheese-and-greens filling in fresh egg pasta. This classic preparation suits both celebrations and meatless days. Nutmeg lends its distinctive warmth to the ricotta, with Parmigiano Reggiano bringing a savory edge.

Pro tip: dress your ravioli with butter and sage to enhance the filling’s delicate flavor.

Meat Ravioli encloses a rich beef-and-pork filling in thin fresh pasta. The butter-and-sage dressing keeps the focus on the filled pasta rather than a separate meat sauce. Parmigiano Reggiano and nutmeg give the filling a savory, gently spiced character.

Pro tip: you can serve these ravioli with a simple tomato sauce or a delicate cheese cream instead of butter and sage.

Eggplant Ravioli has a creamy ricotta-and-eggplant center enclosed in fresh egg pasta. This homemade version offers another meatless filling, alongside cherry tomatoes and rosemary. Grana Padano adds a savory note to the mild ricotta and eggplant.

Pro tip: you can add a tablespoon of olive oil to the cooking water to help prevent the ravioli from sticking together.