Ravioli With Ricotta Filling

Ingredients

1,000 gr sifted flour
3 gr salt
6 eggs
90 ml water
375 gr ricotta cheese
5 gr parmesan cheese
1 gr pepper
2 gr parsley
90 ml water mix well to make a stiff dough
5 slices wide

Instructions

teaspoons of the filling 4 cm from the narrow end and in the center of the strip. Continue along the strip, placing the filling at about 9 cm intervals. Fold the strip in half lengthwise, covering the mounds of filling. To seal, press the edges together with the tines of a fork. Press gently between the mounds to form rectangles about 9 cmes long. Cut apart with a pastry cutter and press the cut edges with the tines of a fork to seal. COOKING In a large saucepan bring to a boil: 7 litre water 2 Tb salt Gradually add the ravioli (about one-half at a time). Boil rapidly, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until tender. Remove raviolis with a slotted spoon and drain. Palce on a warmed platter and top with tomato sauce. Sprinkle with: grated Romano or Parmesan cheese Serve immediately. Makes about 3 dozen ravioli.