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Cheese Ravioli, and where to source it

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Roll the dough thin enough to see your hand through it, because doubled-over ravioli edges get thick and gummy fast. Press out every air pocket as you seal or the pillows balloon and burst in the boiling water.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep50 min
Cook10 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineItalian
Cost$$
Vegetarian
Contains  dairy · eggs · gluten
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free pasta or noodle (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Fresh pasta dough
Egg dough rolled thin is the whole texture; a rough tough sheet ruins delicate ravioli.
1 lb (about 3 cups flour)
Ricotta
Whole-milk ricotta, drained if wet, is the body of the filling.
1.5 cups
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Grated into the filling for savory depth against the mild ricotta.
3/4 cup grated
Butter
Browned with sage for the simplest sauce that lets the filling speak.
4 tbsp
Eggs and nutmeg
One egg binds the filling, a grate of nutmeg lifts it; brush a beaten egg to seal.
2 eggs, pinch nutmeg
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
One-pot
The Method
  1. Make the fillingBeat ricotta, Parmesan, an egg, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. Chill so it pipes cleanly.
  2. Roll thinRoll the dough to the thinnest setting, until nearly translucent, working in sheets you keep covered.
  3. Fill and sealPipe teaspoons of filling, brush egg wash between them, lay a second sheet, and press out all air before cutting.
  4. BoilSimmer gently, not a rolling boil, 3 to 4 minutes until they float. Toss in browned sage butter.
The Toolkit

Pasta roller · Ravioli stamp · Bench scraper · Spider skimmer

Straight Answers
Can you make Cheese Ravioli in an air fryer? — Sometimes

Sometimes — if the pieces are small and cooked dry, an air fryer can handle it in a single layer; anything saucy or liquid needs a pan. When in doubt, the stovetop or oven is the safe call.

Can you freeze Cheese Ravioli? — Yes

Yes — cool it, portion into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw in the fridge and reheat.

Can you make Cheese Ravioli ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it needs the chill time to set, so making it ahead is the whole point.

Is Cheese Ravioli gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free pasta or noodle (check the other labels too).

Is Cheese Ravioli vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy and egg. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.

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