May 4, 2020

Beetroot Ravioli

Pasta is surprisingly easy to make. Gluten free homemade, vegan pasta is my new beau especially when it’s all pretty in pink. I added beetroot to the pasta mix to give it that rich colour not to mention the nutritional value.

The filling is packed with so much flavour. I chose to roast the butternut squash, it gives such beautiful depth to the dish.

Vegan Ravioli, Beetroot Ravioli

 

Vegan Ravioli, Beetroot Ravioli

Prep Time

20 mins +

1hr rest for the dough

Cook Time

1.5 hrs

Serves

2

Ingredients

Pasta:

100g Gluten Free Flour
1 Tsp Nut Butter
1 Tsp Olive Oil
1 Tsp Salt
50-60ml Beetroot Purée

Filling:

1 Cup Butternut Squash
250g Ricotta Cheese
1 Tsp Mixed Herbs
¼  Tsp Nutmeg Powder
1 Tsp Crushed Chilli Flakes
Pinch Turmeric
1 Tsp Olive Oil
1 Tsp Salt

Sauté:

2 Tbsp Olive Oil or Butter
1 Tsp Mixed Herbs
½ Tsp Crushed Chilli Flakes
Pinch Salt

Method

  1. Mix all the ingredients for the pasta adding the beetroot purée little at a time and knead until a firm dough is formed.
  2. Cover this and set aside to rest for an hr.
  3. Meanwhile peel, scoop out the seeds, cut into small pieces and roast the butternut squash at 200C for 30-40mins and let it cool.
  4. Loosely mash the squash and add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well over a low flame for 5 mins and cool.
  5. Take the pasta dough and roll out to an approx thickness of 2mm. If you have a pasta roller you can take it up to level 3 or 4.
  6. On a lightly floured surface place the rolled out pasta sheet. (The pasta will later be folded in half horizontally). If your rolling by hand you can make a rectangle of 40cm by 12cm.
  7. Take a Tsp of the filling place on bottom half of the pasta sheet 2 inches apart each time.
  8. Fold the pasta sheet in half bringing the top to meet the bottom.
  9. Gently pat around the filling to ensure there are no air pockets.
  10. Take a ravioli cutter/pizza cutter or a knife and gently cut the pasta making individual raviolis.
  11. Use a fork to seal the edges.
  12. In a large pan bring to boil some salted water and lower the heat.
  13. Have your sauté ready too. You can add basil, sage and cherry tomatoes to this too.
  14. Add the raviolis in batches of 3 to the water for no longer than a few minutes.
  15. Remove with a slotted spoon and add to your sauté.
  16. Top with grated cheese and chilli oil for extra flavour.

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