Stuffed and Layered Pastas

September 27, 2013

Stuffed and Layered Pastas
Michael Kraus

Pockets and layers of tender dough conceal ingredients like creamy ricotta, savory beef stew, squash, and earthy mushrooms in 12 recipes for ravioli, tortellini, and lasagne.

Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli

Tangy tomato sauce, bolstered with mushrooms, zucchini, and squash, tops these tender ravioli filled with spinach and cheese.

Beef Broth with Tortellini and Parmesan (Brodo)

Cheese tortellini dot a rich umami broth well-worth a lengthy cooking time. Get the recipe for Beef Broth with Tortellini and Parmesan (Brodo) »

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Oregano-Hazelnut Pesto

Basil and oregano add herbal brightness to butternut squash, browned butter, and hazelnuts in a sweet-savory pasta dish. Get the recipe for Butternut Squash Ravioli with Oregano-Hazelnut Pesto »

Agnolotti (Veal and Escarole Ravioli)

Escarole, veal, and Parmesan make a rich filling for ravioli; serving them in veal or chicken broth turns them into a comforting soup. Get the recipe for Agnolotti (Veal and Escarole Ravioli) »

Shrimp Ravioli with Spinach and Ginger

Store-bought wonton wrappers are perfect for making filled pastas like these light, shrimp-filled ravioli. Get the recipe for Shrimp Ravioli with Spinach and Ginger »

Vegetarian Lasagne

No one will miss the meat in this creamy, vegetable-laden lasagne with perfectly al dente noodles.

Greek Lasagne (Pastitsio)

Cinnamon and nutmeg add a warm, spicy note to noodles covered in a creamy Parmesan bechamel. See the recipe for Greek Lasagne (Pastitsio) »

Mushroom Ravioli with Pesto

Plenty of pesto tops Ligurian-style ravioli filled with a cremini mushroom mixture.

Pumpkin Ravioli

Pumpkin’s earthy sweetness is highlighted with honey, Italian almond cookies, and cinnamon for an indulgent filling, then packaged in delicate ravioli in a sage and brown butter sauce.

Ravioli Niçoise

Rich _daube de boeuf_ stew forms both the filling and the sauce for these ravioli.
A simple spiced filling of acorn squash and and parmesan complement delicate, hand-formed pasta. Get the recipe for Lina’s Tortelli »

Baked Manicotti

A little nutmeg added to the ricotta filling for this classic baked pasta imparts a subtle note of spice that complements the rich flavors of the dish. Get the recipe for Baked Manicotti »

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