Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGeraldi'sFried Ravioli Recipe

Fried Ravioli Recipe

Inspired by Geraldi's
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Stuffed with romano and ricotta cheese, served with parmesan and homemade marinara.

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Ingredients

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Ravioli Filling

Ravioli Dough

Method

Ravioli Filling

  1. 1

    Prepare the Filling

    In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated romano cheese, one egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Ravioli Dough

  1. 2

    Make the Dough

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the eggs and olive oil. Gradually incorporate the flour into the eggs using a fork until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Marinara Sauce

  1. 3

    Prepare the Marinara Sauce

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in fresh chopped basil at the end.

Assemble Ravioli

  1. 4

    Form the Ravioli

    Roll out the rested dough into thin sheets using a pasta machine or rolling pin. Cut the sheets into squares of about 3x3 inches. Place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of half of the squares. Moisten the edges with water, then fold the squares over to create a triangle, sealing the edges tightly. Make sure there are no air pockets.

Frying

  1. 5

    Fry the Ravioli

    In a deep skillet or pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Carefully add the ravioli in batches (do not overcrowd) and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve the Dish

    Plate the fried ravioli and top with marinara sauce. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.

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