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• Basic Pasta Dough (1 full recipe)

Make "Basic Pasta Dough" (1) and then let rest for at least 30 minutes while you make the filling.

• 1 bunch spinach (about 2 to 3 cups, packed)
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 cup Parmesan, Romano or Asiago cheese
• 2 tbsp Italian parsley, basil or mint
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

Wash the spinach and wilt in a pan or blanch it. Then squeeze it dry and chop. (2) Place into a bowl and set aside.

Finely mince the garlic and add to the spinach. Then grate the cheese and finely chop the parsley. Add to the spinach mixture, along with the egg and seasonings.

With a fork, mix to combine and place into the refrigerator while you roll out the pasta.

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Once the dough has rested, roll out into sheets, to the second to last setting on a pasta machine.

As you roll out the sheets, cover with plastic wrap so they don't dry out.

To fill the pasta, cut about half of the sheet of dough into 2- to 3-inch squares. Brush the edges with a bit of water, and then place about 1 teaspoon or so of filing into the center of each square.

Once done, loosely place the remaining sheet of dough over top. Press to seal, then cut around the edges. To finish, make sure the edges are tightly sealed, so no filling escapes during cooking.

Cook immediately or place into the refrigerator. You can also freeze them for up to one month.

NOTE: If you are making the ravioli to serve immediately, place a pot of cold water on to boil before you start filling the pasta.

To cook the ravioli, make sure the water is at a boil and then add the salt and stir.

Just before you add the ravioli, turn down the heat slightly, so the water is just at a gentle boil.

Add the pasta and cook until done, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and serve with your favorite sauce.