Ingredients
Method
- In the large mixing bowl, mix the flour, sourdough starter, and eggs until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a ball, and wrap it tightly with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate it for 30 to 60 minutes. Tip: Chilling firms up the dough, making it much easier to roll.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the ricotta, Parmesan, Romano, basil, salt, and pepper. Set it aside.
- Let the dough sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Divide it in half, keeping one piece covered while you work. Using a rolling pin: Roll one piece into a thin sheet. Using a pasta machine: Start on setting 1, then work up through the settings to 6, dusting lightly with flour if it's needed. Tip: The dough should be to your preferred thickness or thin enough to almost see your hand through it.
- Place about 2 teaspoons of filling onto the rolled up sheet, spacing each mound 1 to 1½ inches apart.
- Cover it with the second sheet of dough and gently press around each mound to remove any air that's inside, before sealing it.
- Cut it into squares using a ravioli cutter or pizza cutter and press the edges firmly with a fork to seal. Transfer the ravioli to a parchment-lined baking sheet while you finish working on the remaining dough.
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a gentle rolling boil.
- Cook the ravioli for 3 to 5 minutes, or until they float.
- Once they float, cook them for 1 minute longer, then remove them with a slotted spoon.
- Serve them immediately with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, or a drizzle of olive oil.
