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Pumpkin Ravioli

This pumpkin ravioli recipe features fresh pasta and layers and layers of fall flavors. A homemade dough and a seasonal filling take this recipe to the next level thanks to super fresh ingredients. 
Prep Time50 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: homemade ravioli
Servings: 4
Calories: 578kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Pasta maker or rolling pin

Ingredients

Egg Ravioli Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour sifted, preferably organic
  • 4 eggs preferably organic and free-range
  • 1 tsp. Himalayan salt or sea salt
  • 1 tsp. olive oil

Pumpkin Ricotta Ravioli Filling

  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree or organic canned pumpkin
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese store-bought or homemade
  • 1 egg yolk preferably organic and free-range
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • pinch Himalayan salt or sea salt
  • pinch nutmeg optional

Instructions

Directions for the dough

  • Pour the flour into a mound on a clean, flat work surface. I used my kitchen table. Use your hand to make an indentation in the center of the flour.
  • Crack the eggs into the well and use a fork to whip in the oil and salt. Mix the flour in from around the edges.
  • Mix and knead the dough for 8-10 minutes. It should be smooth and elastic. If it seems dry, add a little water; add a little flour if it seems too wet.
  • When it is the proper consistency, roll it into a ball and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Once your dough is ready, you have several options. You can divide the dough into small handfuls and roll each one out separately, or you can use a pasta maker to help you make flat sheets of dough. I do have a pasta maker somewhere, but didn't feel like hauling it out, so I used a rolling pin to roll the dough into two flat shapes and then trimmed the edges so that they were straight.
  • I cut the dough into small squares and set them aside to make the filling.

Directions for the ravioli filling

  • Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of a square of dough.
  • Brush edges lightly with water and place another similar-sized square of dough on the top. Push down on the edges to seal them.
  • You can use a fork to crimp the edges together if they are not sealing well. Set aside on a baking sheet and proceed with the rest of the ravioli.
  • Cook the ravioli in a large pot of salted boiling water. They will only take a few minutes to cook, so watch them and remove with a slotted spoon when ready. I enjoyed mine with my favorite tomato sauce and fresh parmesan...

Notes

Adapted from Foods of the Southwest Indian Nations by Lois Ellen Frank

Nutrition

Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 248mg | Sodium: 699mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 7776IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 6mg