Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 lb fresh spinach leaves, washed and coarsely chopped
- 1 lb fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Make the ravioli dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, eggs, and salt. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the filling: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the ravioli: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a thin sheet. Cut the dough into 2-inch circles. Place a spoonful of the mushroom and spinach filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges firmly to seal.
- Cook the ravioli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ravioli and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the top. Remove the ravioli from the pot with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Make the chive butter sauce: Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the chives and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and cook until melted, about 1 minute.
- Serve the ravioli: Place the ravioli on a plate and top with the chive butter sauce. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 400mg
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 15g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and flavorful
- Creamy and cheesy
- Made with fresh, high-quality ingredients
- Perfect for a special occasion
User Comments:
- "These ravioli were absolutely delicious! The mushroom and spinach filling was so flavorful and the chive butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch."
- "I made these for a dinner party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how good they were."
- "These were so easy to make and they turned out so well. I will definitely be making them again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to knead the dough well until it is smooth and elastic. This will prevent the ravioli from breaking when you cook them.
- If you don't have fresh chives, you can use dried chives instead. Use about 1 tablespoon of dried chives for every 1/4 cup of fresh chives.
- If you don't have Parmesan cheese, you can use another type of hard cheese, such as Asiago or Gruyère.
