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How To Make Spinach Ricotta Ravioli

After making this recipe once, you'll quickly understand why it's a classic favorite in many kitchens — not only does it look beautiful when served, but its delicious flavor combination is hard to beat. Plus, making these mouthwatering little parcels isn't as tricky as one might think; with the right ingredients and a careful eye while mixing together the filling and dough, your end product will be well worth taking the time for.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 1/2 cup thawed frozen spinach, chopped
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 small lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 40 wonton wrappers
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp capers, rinsed and chopped
  • 1 tbsp flat leafed parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl, reserving the lemon juice
  • Place wonton wrappers on work surface or cutting board, 10 to start
  • Top each with 1 tsp of filling
  • Moisten the edge of wonton wrapper with water, fold in half to form a triangle
  • Press edge to seal
  • Arrange ravioli on parchment paper covered baking sheet
  • Repeat with wonton wrappers
  • Bring pot of water to a boil
  • Cook ravioli until them float in water, 3 minutes
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, stir until browned
  • Remove from heat, add capers and parsley and lemon juice
  • Drizzle over ravioli and serve, top with remaining parsley
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