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Bacon Ravioli with Mushroom Sauce Recipe
by Chef Smith

Bacon Ravioli with Mushroom Sauce
Rating: 4/5
Avg. 4/5 1 vote
Prep time: Italy Italian
Cook time: Servings: 3

Ingredients

  • 42 small, square wonton wrappers
  • Filling
  • 3 leeks, halved and sliced
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon, roughly chopped
  • 4 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 3/4 cups chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
  • 3 ounces gruyere cheese, finely grated (or swiss if gruyere is not available)
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • Sauce
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pound assorted mushrooms, sliced
  • Kosher salt
  • 4 scallions, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 4 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. To make the filling: Pulse the leeks, bacon and carrots in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a skillet; add 1 cup water and cook over medium heat, stirring, until evaporated, about 7 minutes. Add the nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase the heat to medium high; cook until the vegetables start to brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, stir in the parsley and let cool. Mix in the ricotta, gruyere and egg yolks; cover and chill until ready to make the ravioli.
  2. Place small mounds of filling, in the middle of the wonton wrapper. Wet the edges with a wet finger and press around each mound to seal; transfer to the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling. If not using immediately, wrap the baking sheet in plastic and freeze for up to 3 days.
  3. Make the sauce: Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and cook, stirring, until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the scallions and garlic; cook, stirring, 1 more minute. Add the heavy cream and cook 5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil and parsley.
  4. Cook the ravioli: Bring 3 inches of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the ravioli in batches and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a baking sheet (reserve the cooking water). Cover the ravioli loosely with foil to keep warm.
  5. Add 1 1/2 cups of the ravioli cooking water to the sauce, bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Swirl in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and season with salt and pepper. Divide the ravioli among plates; top with the sauce.