Stuffed and Layered Pastas

September 27, 2013

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

Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli

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

Beef Broth with Tortellini and Parmesan (Brodo)

Beef Broth with Tortellini and Parmesan (Brodo)
Cheese tortellini dot a rich umami broth well-worth a lengthy cooking time.Todd Coleman
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Oregano-Hazelnut Pesto

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.Todd Coleman

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.Penny De Los Santos
Shrimp Ravioli with Spinach and Ginger

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 »Andre Baranowski

Vegetarian Lasagne

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

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) »Michael Kraus

Mushroom Ravioli with Pesto

Plenty of pesto tops Ligurian-style ravioli filled with a cremini mushroom mixture.André Baranowski
Pumpkin Ravioli

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.Christopher Boas

Ravioli Niçoise

Rich _daube de boeuf_ stew forms both the filling and the sauce for these ravioli.Antoine Bootz

Lina's Tortelli

A simple spiced filling of acorn squash and and parmesan complement delicate, hand-formed pasta. Get the recipe for Lina's Tortelli »Laurie Smith

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 »Virginie Blachere

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