Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 8 c sifted flour
- 3 c ricotta cheese
- 6 tb water (very cold)
- 6 tablespoons water mix well to make a stiff dough (very cold)
- 1 tb parmesan cheese
- 1 1/4 ts salt
- 1 1/2 tb parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 ts pepper
- 5 slices wide
teaspoons of the filling 1 1/2 inches from the narrow end and in the center of the strip. Continue along the strip, placing the filling at about 3 1/2 inch 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 3 1/2 inches 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 quarts 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.