pear and gorgonzola filling for ravioli
This is a recipe for a ravioli filling. I went to a cooking class with chef Maria Capdevielle and we made these ravioli. They were delicious. I did not post a pasta recipe since there are many around. Use your favorite and try this filling.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Saute
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- RAVIOLI FILLING
- 1 - shallot finely chopped
- - olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups anjou pears, chopped
- 3 ounces gorgonzola cheese crumbled
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese, whole milk
- 1 - egg yolk
- - salt to taste
- SAUCE FOR RAVIOLI
- 4 ounces aged pecorino romano cheese, grated
- 6 ounces butter
- - black peppercorns, ground
How To Make pear and gorgonzola filling for ravioli
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Step 1In a medium non-stick saucepan on medium heat add shallots with olive oil and cook them until soften. Add pears and cook them until soft, but not mushy. You still want a little texture to them. Turn off heat and add gorgonzola. Mix until cheese melts, set aside to cool.
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Step 2In a large mixing bowl combine ricotta, pear mixture, yolk and salt, mixing well.
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Step 3Assemble ravioli.
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Step 4Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a saute pan, melt the butter with a cup of the water. Cook the ravioli in boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Drain and then toss the ravioli in the saute pan with the melted butter for a minute. Remove from heat and finish with the pecorino cheese and coarsly ground peppercorn. Serve with additional grated pecorino if desired.
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Category:
Pasta
Category:
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Category:
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Culture:
Italian
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Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Saute
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