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Smoked Salmon Ravioli

This is a homemade alternative to the traditional cheese or meat ravioli, still an instant classic! Its filling is creamy mousse; serve with melted cheese.
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Course Fish and Seafood, Pasta, Seafood
Cuisine Continental

Servings 8 servings
Calories 5830.46 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 2 cup(s) all purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 16 ounce(s) smoked salmon
  • 2 eggs
  • 16 tablespoon(s) heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 16 ounce(s) shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 16 tablespoon(s) heavy whipping cream

Instructions

 

  • TO MAKE THE PASTA: place the flour in a mound on a smooth work area, creating a well in the center.
  • Pour the 2 beaten eggs and 2 egg yolks into the well, and slowly pull the flour into the eggs until it is all incorporated.
  • Finish kneading by hand, adding more flour if needed for a smooth consistency.
  • Divide the pasta in half and roll out each half or feed through pasta roller until thin, number 6 setting on the machine.
  • Roll out as many sheets of pasta as possible.
  • FOR THE SMOKED SALMON MOUSSE: puree the smoked salmon and 2 eggs together until smooth.
  • Slowly add 1 cup heavy cream, chopped chives, and pepper.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • To assemble the raviolis, prepare a smooth, floured surface.
  • Lay out the pasta and divide the smoked salmon mousse into 24 equal-sized portions and place these portions two inches apart on one sheet of pasta.
  • Brush the beaten egg on the pasta between the mounds of salmon mousse, and cover with the other sheet of pasta.
  • Cut raviolis apart, and refrigerate or freeze until you are ready to use.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add raviolis, and cook about 6 minutes and drain well.
  • Meanwhile, add to each of 8 fireproof plates 1 oz gruyere cheese and 1/8 cup heavy cream.
  • Heat under the broiler until the cheese melts then add the raviolis and sprinkle 1 oz more gruyere on top.
  • Place under the broiler until the cheese browns lightly.
  • Serve the stuffed raviolis on warm plates.
  • Prep time 40 min Cook time 20 min Ready in 1 hr.

Nutrition

Calories: 5830.46kcalCarbohydrates: 215.84gProtein: 268.98gFat: 408.88gSaturated Fat: 239.06gCholesterol: 2698.9mgSodium: 4371.61mgFiber: 4.35gSugar: 9.2g

Keyword Dinner Parties, Eggs, Heavy Cream, Ravioli, Vegetables
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