Cheese Ravioli Filling Recipe

Name: Cheese Ravioli Filling
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 1 1/2 cups
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large egg yolk; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Italian · Main course · 10 min total

Cheese Ravioli Filling recipe videos

A creamy, flavorful filling for homemade ravioli, combining ricotta, Parmesan, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a classic Italian pasta dish.

10
min prep

4
servings

180
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, egg yolk, salt, pepper, nutmeg, parsley, and basil.
Stir until well blended and smooth.
Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Tips

For a smoother texture, press ricotta through a fine-mesh sieve before mixing.
Add a pinch of lemon zest for brightness.
If using frozen ravioli, cook directly from frozen; do not thaw.

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