Monday, March 7, 2011

Mushroom and Smoked Gouda Ravioli





Pasta:
3/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
3/4 Cup Semolina Four
2 Eggs or 3 Eggs Whites, beaten
2 Tbsp Water
2 Tbsp Olive Oil

Filling:
1 Cup Sliced Mushrooms
1 Cup Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms
1/4 Cup Diced Onion
1/4 Cup diced Bell Peppers
2 Tbsp Chopped Italian Parsley
2 Tbsp Chopped Oregano
Pepper to taste
1 Cup Grated Smoked Gouda

Last night we tried something new, homemade pasta. This can be made without a pasta machine. It turned out really good. I think I will be getting a pasta machine and next time we will try to make some wheat pasta. Both of the flours used are of the healthy variety and I used my Marinara sauce which is healthy mixed with a little milk.

To make the pasta I made a bowl out of the flour on the counter. I then whisked together the wet ingredients and kneaded into a stiff dough about 10 minutes. Then wrap the dough in a towel and place in a plastic bag at least 20 minute or until needed. I believe it would last 48 hours. I then combined the filling ingredients, except the cheese, in a saute pan and cooked until the mushrooms are done. Remove from the heat and allow to cool before adding the cheese.

Then I rolled the dough out and cut into rounds with a small jar. Spoon in the filling and top with another round. Seal the edges with a fork. Get a pot of water boiling and add the ravioli. It cook fast about 3-4 minutes. Spoon out and drain then top with sauce and some parmesan cheese.