The Ravioli Capresi recipe.

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The recipe of Capri ravioli, the original ones. The Capri ravioli are the typical recipe for excellence of the island. This delicious pasta for generations has been considered the flat Sunday and holidays. There are many variations to serve them, but the most common are the sauce as a main dish or fried as an appetizer. The basic ingredients of the dumplings are classic Mediterranean and readily available. Our recipe unlike other, it is very easy to achieve and lighter since it does not require the use of added fat in the dough. Ingredients for the pastry: 500g flour Pint boiling water Ingredinti for filling: 1 caciotta semi hard Sorrento of 400 gr Fresh marjoram 80 gr Parmigiano Reggiano 2 small eggs For the sauce: 800 gr fresh cherry tomatoes Fresh basil Extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic Method: In a bowl add the flour and gradually add the boiling water working quickly with a spoon (keep aside some 'of boiling water in more if necessary). When the dough comes off easily from the walls of the bowl, pour the mixture onto a floured board and knead vigorously adding flour until the dough is firm and dry. Meanwhile grate the caciotta and Parmesan, put them in a bowl and add the eggs and marjoram. Divide the dough into pieces to be processed easily. Roll out the dough of each piece with a rolling pin until it is thin and about half of this distribute, using a teaspoon, the dough, distanced each filled with approximately 5 cm. At this point overlap the other half of dough and with the special mold of circular shape said "Raviolatore" (whose diameter is 5 cm) close the ravioli detaching them from mixing. Accepting that the shelf where they will go stowed pending the cooking is always well floured and that the ravioli are spaced apart in order to prevent sticking.

 

Meanwhile, in a pan , fry the garlic in the olive oil. Add the cherry tomatoes cut in half and cook them briefly , because the secret of the success of a good plate of ravioli is just the sauce cool . When cooked, add the chopped basil . In a saucepan, boil water and salt , add the ravioli and after 1 minute of cooking lift them using a slotted spoon , pour in the sauce , add Parmesan and Sautee . If there is not possible to find the caciotta of Sorrento is pla can be replaced with a cow's milk cheese type caciotta . The important thing is to use fresh marjoram as this ingredient will contribute greatly to the flavor of the dish . The final touch : To rederli Capri 100 % serve in a ceramic plate of Capri ! You can find many HERE If you enjoyed this recipe, please share it with your friends !