Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Vegan Lemon Ricotta Ravioli, a delightful dish that brings together the zesty freshness of lemon with creamy vegan ricotta encased in tender pasta. This ultimate recipe guarantees a burst of citrusy goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Filling:
- 1 cup vegan ricotta
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serving:
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley
- Extra lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pasta Dough: Combine flour and salt, add water and olive oil, knead until smooth. Rest dough for 30 minutes.
- Make Filling: Mix vegan ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.
- Roll Out Dough: Thinly roll dough, cut into squares or circles.
- Fill & Seal: Place filling on half the dough, cover with the rest, seal edges.
- Cook Ravioli: Boil salted water, cook ravioli for 2–3 minutes, then remove.
- Serve: Toss ravioli with vegan butter, herbs, lemon zest. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, use semolina flour in the pasta dough.
- To make homemade vegan ricotta, blend firm tofu, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and seasonings until creamy.
- Add sautéed spinach or herbs to the filling for variety.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
