Four Cheese Ravioli

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• ½ cup part-skim ricotta
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup shredded fontina
• ½ cup shredded parmesan
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• ¼ tsp. dried oregano
• ¼ tsp. dried basil
• ¼ tsp. dried parsley
• ¼ tsp. salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 batch fresh homemade pasta
• Marinara sauce, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, fontina, parmesan, garlic, and spices. Mix well to blend. Roll out homemade pasta into long, thin sheets. To make heart-shaped ravioli, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out pasta shapes. Place about 2 teaspoons of filling in the middle of half of the heart shapes, leaving a clear edge around the perimeter. Dip a finger in water and lightly brush around the edges of a heart topped with the filling. Place one of the remaining pasta hearts on top and press the edges of the pasta shapes together to seal around the filling, being careful to press out any excess air. Repeat with the remaining dough shapes.

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the ravioli until al dente, about 5 minutes. Serve in warmed bowls with marinara sauce.