Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh ricotta
- 1 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 (12 ounce) package wonton wrappers
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 4 cups spinach, loosely packed
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Special equipment: Food processor
Directions
In a small bowl, mix together ricotta, 1/4 cup hazelnuts, nutmeg, lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste. Lay several wonton wrappers on a work surface. Scoop a generous tablespoon of the ricotta filling into the center of each wrapper, and brush outside edges with egg white. Lay another wonton wrapper on top of each, and press firmly with fingertips to press out air and seal ravioli. Transfer ravioli to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining wonton wrappers and filling, making 18 to 20 ravioli total. Cover baking sheet with a damp paper towel and transfer to refrigerator to set up, about 30 minutes.
To make the spinach pesto:
In a food processor, combine remaining 3/4 cup hazelnuts, lemon juice, spinach, garlic, parmesan, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste and puree until smooth.
Fill a large pot with water, salt liberally, and bring to a boil. Cook ravioli in three batches, until they are cooked and float to the top, about 2 to 3 minutes. Strain and transfer to serving bowls with a dollop of spinach pesto.
















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By beachgirl195_13...
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on April 21, 2011
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Awesome. I have traveled to Italy so far 6 times and have sampled the food of many regions. This recipe stays true to the Italian flavors. The hazelnuts were great. Spices such as nutmeg should always be adjusted to your palate. Being from an Italian family of some major cooks, I must say it was a home run. Brava Sunny. Molto dilizioso.
By MattheW...WilbankS
Pisgah, 39
on February 02, 2011
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Word of advise.....be careful with the nutmeg.I used to much and it turned out to be the worst thing me or any of my family has tasted.
By amatthews111
Boulder
on January 12, 2011
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After reading some of the reviews I cut down the amount in each ravioli so it wouldn't be so rich. I also am not a big Hazelnut fan so I used toasted pine nuts instead. I also put a little less lemon zest in the Ricotta and only juice from 1/2 a lemon for the sauce and used more olive oil for the sauce because it was a bit thick. I think the recipe is good. After cooking the raviolis stuck together though horribly in the strainer! Live and learn... :-
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