Recipes Pasta and Noodles Pasta by Shape Recipes Ravioli Recipes Homemade Four Cheese Ravioli 4.6 (195) 148 Reviews 54 Photos This homemade ravioli recipe includes a pesto-Alfredo sauce and marinara. I wanted to recreate the ravioli dish that you get at Maggiano's Italian restaurant and it turned out great! Don't be intimidated by the large list of ingredients, it is well worth it. Submitted by Callie1025 Updated on February 22, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 54 54 54 54 Prep Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 32 ravioli Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Homemade ravioli is easier to make than you think! This cheesy ravioli recipe topped with a simple cream sauce is sure to impress everyone at your dinner table. How to Make Ravioli You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: Ravioli Ingredients These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this homemade cheese ravioli recipe: For the dough: All-purpose flour, salt, eggs, water, and olive oilFor the filling: Ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella and provolone cheeses, an egg, and dried parsleyFor the sauce: Olive oil, garlic, prepared basil pesto sauce (you can use store-bought or homemade sauce), heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and marinara sauce How to Cook Ravioli Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this easy ravioli from scratch: Make the dough: Make and knead the dough, then form it into a ball. Tightly wrap the ball and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Make the filling: Mix the filling ingredients together and set aside. Make the sauce: Cook the garlic and pesto in oil, stir in the heavy cream, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, then whisk in the Parmesan. Assemble the ravioli: Roll out the dough into sheets. Drop cheese filling onto the dough about an inch apart. Cover with the top sheet of pasta and make a seal around each portion of filling. Cut out individual ravioli, then seal the edges.Cook and bake the ravioli: Boil the ravioli in salted water until the dumplings rise to the top and the filling is hot. Drain well. Serve the ravioli: Divide the ravioli between bowls, top with the warmed marinara sauce, then finish with the sauce. Test Kitchen Tips Sure, you could roll out the dough by hand — but it’s a CHORE to do so. I highly recommend using a pasta roller (you can get a basic model for less than 30 bucks, so it’s definitely an inexpensive investment that I’d suggest if you ever plan on making fresh pasta again).Substitute cheese as desired (within reason) for the filling. You’ll want to keep the ricotta as the creamy base that binds it all together, but feel free to sub asiago for provolone or pecorino for Parmesan, etc. What to Serve With Ravioli This hearty ravioli recipe is quite filling, so it will pair perfectly with a light side salad. For more serving inspiration, explore our collection of Italian Side Dish Recipes. How to Store Ravioli Store your leftover homemade ravioli in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove. Can You Freeze Ravioli? Yes! Ravioli freezes quite well. Flash freeze the ravioli on a baking sheet for a few hours or up to overnight, then transfer the now-frozen ravioli to a zip-top bag or another freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to six months. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “It was great,” according to Gingerly Quiet. “I actually added shredded chicken with the cheese mixture and added a teaspoon of fresh rosemary. It is absolutely delicious. Definitely a hit with my family.” “Wow, this is delicious,” raves Heidi Lee. “I replaced the provolone with extra cream cheese and added a quarter cup of Parmesan. Pasta was a gorgeous color and perfect texture.” “This was a great recipe,” says Maria Hodge. “The dough was amazing and I followed the recipe exactly as written but added spinach to the cheese filling! I sautéed up some mushrooms, onions, peppers and Italian chicken sausage to serve with it and my whole family raved over it!” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings Ravioli Dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon olive oil ½ teaspoon kosher salt Ravioli Filling: ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese ¼ cup shredded provolone cheese 1 tablespoon grated parmesan 1 large egg ¾ teaspoon dried parsley ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper cold water, for sealing Pesto-Alfredo Cream Sauce: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons prepared basil pesto 1 cup heavy whipping cream ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 ⅓ cups marinara sauce Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios To prepare the ravioli dough: Mound flour on a work surface and form a well in the center. Add eggs, olive oil, and salt to the well and beat together with a fork. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Using a fork or your fingers, gradually mix egg mixture into flour, working from the center out and using your other hand to keep the flour mound steady until a thick paste forms. Using your hands, press in remaining flour until a shaggy dough forms. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Knead dough until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes. (Dough should have consistency of modeling clay and bounce back when poked). Wrap dough in plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios While the dough is resting, prepare the ravioli filling: Stir ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, parmesan, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set the filling aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Divide dough into 4 even portions; wrap each portion in plastic wrap. Working with one portion at a time, flatten dough to about 1/3½-inch thickness. Roll the dough through a pasta machine at the widest setting. Fold the dough in thirds (like a letter), then run it through the machine at the same setting, folded edge first. Repeat the folding and rolling once more. Continue rolling the pasta twice through each consecutively smaller setting until dough is thin enough for you to see the outline of your hand through it. (Alternatively, if you do not have a pasta machine, roll dough with a rolling pin on a lightly floured work surface until dough is thin enough to see the outline of your hand through it, about 1/32-inch thickness). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cut dough sheet in half crosswise. On one half of the dough sheet, drop teaspoonfuls of ravioli filling 1-inch apart. Using your fingertip or a pastry brush, lightly brush dough with water around filling. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place second half of the dough sheet over the top and use your fingers to press around each portion of filling to press out any air and make the seal as airtight as possible. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Using a sharp knife or pizza wheel, cut between the mounds to form squares (about 2- to 2 ½-inches each). Transfer ravioli to a baking sheet lightly dusted with flour. Repeat rolling and shaping process with remaining 3 dough portions. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios To prepare the sauce: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and pesto sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in heavy cream; increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted. Remove from the heat and keep warm. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Meanwhile, warm marinara sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Working in batches, add ravioli and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the ravioli float to the top and the filling is hot, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain well. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios To serve, divide ravioli between four warmed serving bowls. Drizzle marinara sauce on top, followed by cream sauce. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios From the Editor This recipe was tested in our test kitchen and updated to use an extra egg in the dough based on user feedback. Parmesan was used in the filling instead of cream cheese to reduce the amount of filling. I Made It Print 370 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 1270 Calories 89g Fat 80g Carbs 38g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 1270 % Daily Value * Total Fat 89g 114% Saturated Fat 47g 234% Cholesterol 407mg 136% Sodium 1359mg 59% Total Carbohydrate 80g 29% Dietary Fiber 7g 23% Total Sugars 16g Protein 38g 76% Vitamin C 6mg 6% Calcium 710mg 55% Iron 6mg 35% Potassium 937mg 20% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.