Ravioli Facts
Ravioli is the plural pronunciation of raviolo, that is a pasta made by placing a filling between two layers of dough.http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ravioli Ravioli can be purchased in a can, frozen, or at restaurants, and can also be made from scratch. It comes with different fillings such as cheese, vegetables, meat or seafood. Pasta is the Italian word for paste referring to the mixture of flour and water that makes a pasty substance.http://www.101cookingrecipes.com/pasta-recipes/origin-history-pasta.php
Ravioli can be dated back to the 14th Century in letters written by Francesco di Marco who described it as being filled with pork, eggs, cheese, parsley and sugar, or herbs, cheese, and spices during Lent. There are two cities in Italy that claim to have come up with ravioli: Cremona and Genoa. Genoa insists that the word ravioli comes from their word rabiole which refers to how people were forced to use leftovers for another meal and in this case chose to stuff it in pasta.http://www.101cookingrecipes.com/pasta-recipes/origin-history-pasta.php
Serving Suggestions
There are many pages across the World Wide Web that offer recipes and serving suggestions for ravioli. You may choose to make your ravioli larger and serve only three to four on a plate with a sauce such as marinara or alfredo. The most common of the two is marinara. You may decide on the smaller version of ravioli like that which comes in a can. Ravioli can be served with a salad and bread on the side or alone. It is all up to you and your imagination.http://www.pastamia.co.nz/OPERATION.asp
Other Filled Pastas
- Agnelotti
- Tortellini
- Cappelleti
Foods Like Ravioli
Toasted Ravioli
Toasted ravioli is breaded, deep-fried, and usually served with marinara sauce. It is considered a St. Louis specialty. Terry Lane a chef claims to have invented the pasta in 1943 or 1944.http://stlplaces.com/stl_foods/ However there is no real proof as to its origin.
Ravioli Ricotta and Spinach
In this video you will see chef Pino Ficara has he tells you how to make ricotta and spinach ravioli. He goes through the steps of making the filling, showing how to fill and seal the pasta, cooking it and making a sauce of chives and butter. One hint he includes is to use a food processor when chopping the cooked spinach and add an egg or two which adds moisture and also aides in holding the filling mixture together once cooked.
Ravioli Cookbooks
- Cooking.com: Deliciously Italian Cookbook
References
Fast Facts
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Date originated
14th Century
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Ethnic origin
Italian
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Usually served as
The 1st Course in Italy
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Usually served with
Salad and Bread
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Most Common Way to Cook
Boil until tender
