Purim Ravioli
2 lb. Spinach; small leaves bulk Salt
2 Tbsp. Olive oil
1 Onion; small, quartered
1 Carrot; small, peeled, coarsely chopped
1/2 Chicken breast; cubed
freshly ground black pepper |
1 Tbsp. Flour; unbleached
Homemade pasta; made with 4 Eggs & 2/12 cups flour
6 qt -Water
3 cups Marinara sauce or Meat Sauce |
Remove the roots and stems from spinach and save for later
use. Rinse spinach in cold water as many times as necessary to rid it of
any sand. Place in a pot with no water other than the water the spinach
retains from washing. Add a pinch of salt and cook, covered for about 5
minutes.
Transfer to a colander and set aside to drain.
Place oil, onion, carrot and chicken breast in a large
skillet. Add 1 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper and cook over moderate heat
for 4 to 5 minutes longer or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Add
flour and stir 1 more minute. Remove from heat; cool for 5 or 6 minutes,
then chop very fine.
Roll the dough paper thin and place over a floured board.
With a feather brush dipped in cold water lightly brush the top to maintain
moisture. Place mounds of spinach mixture on the dough in straight lines
about 2 inches apart (measurements are from the centers of the mounds),
making 8 or 9 dozen of them.
Roll out the other half of the dough paper thin and place
loosely over the sheet with the mounds.
With an Italian pastry wheel, press along the furrows,
cutting and sealing at the same time.
Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil. Add ravioli and 3 Tbsp.
salt. Stir until boiling resumes.
Cook 4 to 5 minutes, uncovered. Drain and serve with
marinara or meat sauce.
Serves: 6-8
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