Fresh Ravioli Stuffed with Pear and Pecorino Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups unbleached all purpose flour, or as needed
- 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- For ravioli filling:
- 3-4 Bartlett pears, peeled and cored (approx. l pound)
- 3 Tbsp. mascarpone
- 1 cup grated fresh Pecorino Romano cheese (plus for finishing)
- 6 oz. unsalted butter
- Black peppercorn, coarsely ground, to taste
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