Ingredients
- Ravioli
- 350g beetroot
- 2 tbsp spring onion or chives
- 150g ricotta cheese
- 50g grated fresh parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 packet wonton wrappers
- Freshly grated parmesan to serve.
- Broad bean pesto
- 350g fresh or frozen shelled broad beans
- 1 bunch fresh mint
- 1 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
- 2 garlic cloves
- 40g freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 100ml olive oil
Beetroot ravioli with broad bean pesto
Method
- Broad bean pesto Blanch the beans in boiling water for approx
- 1 minute, refresh in cold water
- Drain and peel off the skins
- Setting a quarter of the beans aside, place the remaining ingredients, except the oil, in a blender and whiz until they are finely chopped
- With the motor still running, drizzle in the olive oil and season to taste
- Ravioli Cook the beetroot in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, refresh in cold water and drain well
- Peel and cut into 1cm cubes and dry on kitchen paper
- Purée in a food processor
- Place in a bowl with the finely chopped spring onion, both cheeses and mix lightly together; season with salt, pepper and nutmeg
- Take a wonton wrapper, place a generous spoonful of beetroot mix in the middle,and lightly brush the edges around the filling with a tiny amount of water and place another square over top
- Press down the edges to seal the ravioli and make sure that any air is pushed out as you go
- Neaten and trim the edges as required and then transfer to a tray generously dusted with plain flour
- Set aside for 15 minutes to dry out a little
- Cook the ravioli in batches, in a large pot of boiling salted water until el dente
- Drain well and return to the pan, adding the reserved beans, half the pesto and season to taste
- Distribute between serving plates and sprinkle with the remaining parmesan
Comments
These little pockets of purple filling are made using wonton wrappers instead of traditional pasta for a lighter alternative.
Thanks to Ettrick Gardens – beetroot, and to Janefield Paeonies and Hydroponics – mint, for providing the ingredients used in the demonstration at the market
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