Gorgonzola Ravioli with Walnut-Brown Butter

Deborah KochDeborah Koch

EXCELLENT meal for guests or for two - takes some time to prepare - but ravioli can be assembled ahead of time
Serves 4

ingredients

  • 1/2 CUP ricotta cheese, well drained and crumbled
  • 1/4 plus 2 TBS crumbled Gorgonzola
  • 2 TBS chopped parsley
  • 1 TBS roasted garlic paste
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Sheets of fresh Spinach pasta (I used won ton wraps found in refrig. section of grocery)
  • Cornmeal
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 TBS chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 Tsp. chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1/4 CUP heavy cream
  • 1 Tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 CUP finely grated Parmesan, plus more for topping

directions

  • 1

    In a bowl, combine ricotta, Gorgonzola, parsley, and garlic - mash together until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

  • 2

    Put 1 pasta sheet on work surface; place heaping tablespoon of filling on sheet.

  • 3

    Brush water around each pile, place another sheet on top; and press to seal

  • 4

    Trim with fluted pastry wheel

  • 5

    Place on baking sheet lightly dusted with cornmeal to keep from sticking (Can put these in refrigerator until ready to cook)

  • 6

    BRING large pot of salted water to boil

  • 7

    COOK ravioli until tender and rise to surface - stirring gently

  • 8

    MEANWHILE - in skillet over med-high heat, cook butter WITHOUT stirring until it starts to darken to a golden color.

  • 9

    ADD the nuts and cook until the butter is golden brown and the nuts are fragrant (30 seconds to 1 minute)

  • 10

    ADD herbs, cream, and lemon juice; and stir to combine.

  • 11

    COOK for 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.

  • 12

    Transfer ravioli with a slotted spoon to the skillet with the butter, swirling to coat.

  • 13

    SPRINKLE with the Parmesan, spooning the sauce over the ravioli to melt the cheese.

  • 14

    DIVIDE ravioli among 4 plates and sprinkle each serving with additional Parmesan, if desired.

  • 15

    SERVE immediately.

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