Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120g) beetroot puree
- 2 large eggs (100g)
- 1 tsp (6g) fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
- 1 cup (150g) roasted beetroot, finely diced or pureed
- 4 oz (113g) goat cheese, softened
- 4 oz (113g) ricotta cheese, drained
- 1/4 cup (25g) parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tbsp (10g) fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tsp (5ml) lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp (9g) poppy seeds
- 6-8 fresh sage leaves
- 1 tsp (2g) lemon zest
Instructions:
- Combine the flour and salt in a mound on a clean counter. Create a well in the center and add the eggs, beetroot puree, and olive oil.
- Using a fork, gently whisk the center ingredients, slowly incorporating flour from the edges until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough by hand for 5-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap in plastic and let rest for 30 minutes to relax the gluten.
- Prepare the filling by pulsing roasted beets, goat cheese, ricotta, parmesan, chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Roll the rested dough into thin sheets using a pasta machine or rolling pin. Place small dollops of filling on the dough, cover with a second sheet, and seal and cut into ravioli.
- Boil the ravioli in a large pot of salted water until they float to the surface (approximately 3-5 minutes), then remove gently with a slotted spoon.
- In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in poppy seeds and sage leaves, cooking until the butter is browned and sage is crisp.
- Toss the cooked ravioli in the poppy seed butter sauce and garnish with fresh lemon zest before serving.