how to make homemade raviolis Grandma Rosa's Italian Kitchen

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana padano is a less expensive alternative with a similar flavor.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Frozen spinach is often cheaper and just as nutritious.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine can be a cost-effective substitute for butter.

Mix flour, eggs, and salt in a bowl to form a dough.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.

In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated parmesan, spinach, nutmeg, and black pepper to make the filling.

Roll out the rested dough into thin sheets using a rolling pin.

Cut the rolled dough into circles, about 3 inches in diameter.

Place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of each circle.

Moisten the edges of the dough with water to help seal.

Fold the dough over the filling to create a pocket, pressing out any air and sealing the edges tightly.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Drop the ravioli into the boiling water and cook until they float, about 3-5 minutes.

In a pan, melt butter and add minced garlic and sage, cooking until fragrant.

Drain the ravioli and toss them gently in the butter sauce before serving.

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