Ravioli Dolci: Sweet Lemon Marjoram Ravioli

Name: Ravioli Dolci: Sweet Lemon Marjoram Ravioli
Cook time: 1 hour
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: For the filling 1 ¾ cups ricotta 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Zest of ½ lemon 3 teaspoons of fresh marjoram leaves; or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram ⅓ to ½ cup sugar 2 to 3 tablespoons rum 1 egg yolk; For the dough About 3 ½ cups all-purpose or “0” flour 4 large eggs ½ teaspoon olive oil; For serving 3 cups tomato sauce or pork ragu; warmed Parmesan or pecorino cheese; to taste

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Francine Segan | Mon, 01/02/2023 - 13:43

Photo courtesy of Francine Segan

Difficulty Level

Medium

Cooking Time

1 hour

Cost

Low

Despite the word “sweet” in the name, this unusual and exceptionally flavorful specialty from the Teramo area of Abruzzo is a first course, not a dessert. The ravioli are filled with a savory-sweet mixture of ricotta with lemon, cinnamon, rum, marjoram and sugar. The touch of sugar and rum in the filling brings out the marjoram’s lovely aroma, while lemon zest adds a bright pop, all nicely balanced with the acidity of tomato sauce.

The taste hearkens back to the Rena