Ravioli with cheese and egg cream

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PRESENTATION

Egg yolk ravioli from Lazio—oh, it's magic when you take the best of central Italian flavors and put them into one tender, flavor-packed bite. This cheese ravioli recipe doesn't settle for just one cheese. Nope, it mixes up Parmigiano and Pecorino so every bite has this creamy and rich taste that's really really unforgettable. Imagine a soft custard filling, made even better by a warm, gooey egg center that screams carbonara vibes. Folks in Lazio? They know their homemade ravioli with cream sauce—adding a bit of guanciale on top for that salty, crispy crunch that makes everything pop. And the sage? Oh, it adds an earthy note that ties everything together, showing off those classic Italian pasta traditions.

If you're into stuffed pasta dishes that impress, this one’s a flavor explosion you’ll want to make again. And again. What jumps out is how this egg yolk ravioli stands apart from the basic ones. It's not just cheese or spinach. No way. You get a moist, luxurious blend that's both special and comforting. Some folks compare it to three cheese ravioli or even ravioli with spinach and cheese, but with guanciale and that tangy cheese mix? It's all about Lazio's unique taste.

Hosting friends or family? This is the kind of Italian pasta recipe that gets everyone buzzing. A combo of golden pasta, rich cheese, and a bit of porky crunch is, you know, a real crowd-pleaser. It’s not just delicious; it’s fun to eat, since every forkful is a surprise. People in Rome and all over Lazio love serving this for celebrations. And look, it works any night you crave something a bit different. For anyone searching for easy ravioli filling ideas that taste super authentic, this dish totally delivers. Every. Single. Bite. It’s a true example of how Italian flavors turn a simple meal into something really special. For sure.

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INGREDIENTS

Ingredients for 60-70 ravioli
Type 00 flour 1 ¾ cup (210 g)
Remilled durum wheat semolina ½ cup (100 g)
Eggs 5.75 oz (165 g) - (about 3)
for the filling
Whole milk 1.67 cups (400 g)
Fresh liquid cream ½ cup (100 g)
Cornstarch 6 ¼ tbsp (50 g)
Egg yolks 8 tbsp (120 g) - (about 6)
Pecorino cheese 3.5 oz (100 g)
Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese 7 oz (25 g)
for the dressing
Jowls 7.1 oz (200 g)
Extra virgin olive oil 2 spoonfuls
Sage to taste
Preparation

How to prepare Ravioli with cheese and egg cream

To prepare the ravioli with cheese and egg cream, start with the fresh pasta. In a bowl, pour the flour 1, the semolina 2, and the eggs 3

Quickly mix with a fork 4 and then transfer the mixture to a pastry board. Then knead briefly by hand 5 to obtain a smooth and homogeneous dough. If necessary, add a few drops of room temperature water to make kneading easier if it's too dry. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap 6 and let it rest at room temperature for about half an hour. 

Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Heat the milk and cream 7 without bringing them to a boil. In the meantime, sift the cornstarch into a bowl 8, add the Parmesan 9 

and the Pecorino 10; mix with a whisk and then add the egg yolks 11 and whisk everything together 12

At this point, the liquids will be hot, use them to temper the mixture 13. Once diluted, put it back in the pot 14 and cook for a few minutes, stirring continuously with the whisk 15

As soon as the cream has thickened, transfer it to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap in contact 16, and let it cool completely. Then transfer it to a piping bag without a tip. At this point, the pasta should be well-rested; remove the plastic wrap and cut off a piece 17 and cover the remaining part with plastic wrap. Flatten the piece taken using a pinch of flour 18.

Pass the dough through the rollers of a pasta machine 19, starting from the largest thickness and proceeding to the smallest, or until you have a sheet 0.5 mm thick. If necessary, add a pinch of flour and fold the sheet to make it as linear as possible. You can also cut the sheet if you think it's becoming too long and difficult to work with 20. Once you have obtained a rectangle 0.5 mm thick, prepare another one. Then squeeze the filling into dollops about the size of a walnut, ensuring they are spaced apart 21

Then lightly moisten the sheet if it should have dried too much 22, and cover with the second layer of pasta 23. Match them well, using your fingertips to push the air out of the ravioli 34.

Finally, cut the dough with a 6 cm scalloped cutter 25. Repeat until you have used all the ingredients: you should get 60-70 ravioli in total. As you make them, place them on a rack 26 or on a tray with parchment paper, dusted with semolina, to let them dry for a very short time. At this point, you just need to make the dressing. Clean the guanciale from the rind at the base 27

slice it thinly and cut it into pieces about 1 cm thick 28. In a large pan with some already hot oil, heat the sage leaves, then add the pieces of guanciale 29 and let them sweat for 4-5 minutes over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, boil the pasta in salted boiling water 30. It will cook in a couple of minutes at most.

Then pour a little water into the pan 31 and then drain the ravioli. Sauté them briefly, adding more water if needed 32. Plate and serve your ravioli with cheese and egg cream immediately 33.

Storage

It is recommended to consume the ravioli immediately, as storing them cooked might cause them to lose consistency. However, if you prefer, you can keep them in the refrigerator for a day, covered with plastic wrap.
Raw, they can be stored in the refrigerator for a day by keeping them between two sheets of parchment paper placed between two trays. The best way to store them, however, is by freezing: keep them on a tray in the freezer for half an hour, and once hardened a bit, place them in freezer bags.

Tip

For an additional aromatic and crunchy touch to the dish, toast some nuts like hazelnuts or almonds and flavor the dish. Finally, for a less intense flavor, you can prepare the cream with half Pecorino and half Parmesan.

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