Creamy Tuscan Ravioli

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

• Ravioli Skins: Homemade or store-bought, as needed

• Filling:

  • 200g ground pork

  • 50g grated Parmesan cheese

  • Fresh basil leaves, chopped, to taste

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Creamy Mushroom Sauce:

  • 50g butter

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 200g mushrooms, sliced

  • 200ml heavy cream

  • 100ml chicken broth or water

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

Creamy Tuscan Ravioli is a classic Italian dish hailing from the Tuscany region, renowned for its rich cream sauce and delicious filling. Wrapped in delicate ravioli skins, this dish is filled with layers of flavors and satisfaction, making it perfect for family gatherings or restaurant menus.

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare the Filling: Mix the ground pork, Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.

2. Make the Ravioli: Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each ravioli skin, fold over the edges, and seal tightly to prevent leakage. Repeat until all filling is used.

3. Make the Creamy Mushroom Sauce:

   • Melt the butter in a pan, add the chopped onion, and sauté until translucent over low heat.

   • Add the sliced mushrooms and continue to cook until softened and slightly browned.

   • Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth or water, season with salt and black pepper.

   • If desired, add a few sprigs of fresh thyme for extra flavor.

   • Simmer until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

4. Cook the Ravioli: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt and a few drops of oil. Add the ravioli, cook until they float and the skins become transparent, then drain and set aside.

5. Serve: Arrange the cooked ravioli on a plate, pour over the hot creamy mushroom sauce, sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves for garnish.

👉🏻✨TIPS

• Ravioli skins can be homemade or purchased, with homemade skins offering a more chewy texture.

• Parmesan cheese in the filling can be replaced with other favorite cheeses, such as mozzarella.

• Adding a pinch of salt and a few drops of oil to the boiling water helps keep the ravioli skins slippery and prevents sticking.

• The thickness of the creamy mushroom sauce can be adjusted to personal preference by varying the amount of chicken broth or water.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

• Creamy Tuscan Ravioli is not only delicious but also nutritious. The creamy mushroom sauce, rich in cream and mushrooms, provides protein and various vitamins, enhancing immunity. The pork filling offers iron and protein, essential for blood formation and body strength. Additionally, this dish is packed with dietary fiber from mushrooms and ravioli skins, promoting gut health and digestion.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS:

• Protein: Derived from pork filling, cheese, and mushrooms, crucial for cell repair and growth.

• Vitamins: Mushrooms and basil leaves are rich in Vitamin D and Vitamin C, boosting immunity and aiding calcium absorption.

• Minerals: Cheese and pork filling are high in calcium and iron, essential for bone health and blood production.

• Dietary Fiber: Mushrooms and ravioli skins contain fiber, promoting intestinal motility and preventing constipation.