Walnut and Apple Ravioli Recipe | Julie Blanner (2024)

This easy walnut and apple ravioli is full of flavor, and surprisingly light! It’s packed with nutritious ingredients and just sweet enough that your whole family is sure to love it.

This ravioli is made with the easiest shortcut – wonton wrappers! It’s the best way to make homemade ravioli if you’re not up for making the pasta sheets yourself.

You won’t believe the flavor that comes from these simple ingredients.

I often crave light, flavorful salads and pastas without the heavy meat or cream sauces – especially in the summer. In this case, I decided to combine our favorite ravioli technique with a favorite salad recipe.

The result is this light and easy walnut and apple ravioli recipe. We all had seconds! As a mom, you know you can’t ask for much more than that!

This recipe tastes anything but light. Just look at those little pillows of happiness. I think you’re going to love it, and I’m so excited to share it with you today!

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Why You’ll Love it

  • Easy to Make
  • Fresh, Unique Flavors
  • Light in Calories
  • Family Friendly
  • Vegetarian

Walnut and Apple Ravioli Ingredients

  • Wonton wrappers – These are generally found in the freezer section of your grocery store.
  • Pecorino Romano –freshly shredded
  • Mascarpone cheese – this is an Italian cheese you can find in your grocer’s deli.
  • Apple– shredded, Braeburn is great but use whatever you have on hand!
  • Lemon Juice – fresh squeezed is always great but you can take a shortcut with a bottle.
  • Walnuts– chopped
  • Butter– salted butter is best, melted

Optional Toppings

  • Parmesan – freshly shredded, for topping
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • Parsley{to garnish}

How to Make

  1. Mix pecorino, mascarpone and braeburn {use cheese shredder to shred}. Add a touch of lemon juice to preserve the filling (keeping it from browning) while preparing pasta. Set aside.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
  3. Fill pasta or wonton wrappers and boil 3-4 minutes. For more specific directions, follow this wonton ravioli guide.
  4. Reserving a little pasta water, toss with butter and top with fresh parsley, parmesan and pepper.
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Tips

  • I enjoy the process of making homemade ravioli, but if you don’t, try it inside out! Just toss these stuffing ingredients with hot pasta.
  • You can also make ravioli using wonton wrappers!
  • Learnhow to make homemade pasta here. You won’t believe how simple it really is – homemade pasta could change your life!
  • Save a little of your pasta water to thin out your sauce if necessary. The starchy water is already warm and helps thin the sauce beautifully.
  • Cook your ravioli al dente! The perfect bite won’t happen if your pasta is overcooked.

Scaling up, down or substituting? You’ll love this printableMeasurement Conversion Chart!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are wonton wrappers the same as pasta?

The ingredients are very similar – (flour, egg and water). That makes these an excellent substitute!

How to Store

  • At Room Temperature– Leave at room temperature while serving. Place in fridge after 2 hours.
  • Refrigerate– Fresh ravioli will last up to four days in the fridge after opening. Store in airtight container.
  • Freeze– Flash freeze these ravioli on a sheet pan and then store in an airtight container. You can store these apple ravioli for up to three months in the freezer.

Dietary Considerations

  • Vegetarian
  • To make gluten free, make pasta sheets or homemade wontons with gluten free flour
  • To make nut free, simply eliminate the walnuts from this recipe

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Walnut and Apple Ravioli Recipe | Julie Blanner (7)

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Walnut and Apple Ravioli

By Julie Blanner

This easy walnut and apple ravioli is full of flavor, and surprisingly light! It’s packed with nutritious ingredients and just sweet enough that your whole family is sure to love it.

Prep: 20 minutes mins

Cook: 4 minutes mins

Total: 24 minutes mins

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces wonton wrappers
  • 4 ounces pecorino romano freshly shredded
  • 1 ½ tablespoons mascarpone cheese
  • 1 apple shredded, braeburn is great but use whatever you have on hand!
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup walnuts chopped
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted

Optional Toppings

  • 1 tablespoon parmesan freshly shredded, for topping
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon parsley {to garnish}

Instructions

  • Mix pecorino, mascarpone and braeburn {use cheese shredder to shred}. Add a touch of lemon juice to preserve while preparing pasta. Set aside.

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil.

  • Fill pasta or wonton wrappers and boil 3-4 minutes.

  • Reserving a little pasta water, toss with butter and top with fresh parsley, parmesan and pepper.

Julie’s Tips

  • I enjoy the process ofmaking homemade ravioli, but if you don’t, try it inside out! Just toss these stuffing ingredients with hot pasta.
  • Save a little of your pasta water to thin out your sauce if necessary. The starchy water is already warm and helps thin the sauce beautifully.
  • Cook your raviolial dente! The perfect bite won’t happen if your pasta is overcooked.

Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 940mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 596IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 378mg | Iron: 3mg

Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.

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FAQs

What can I add to ravioli to make it taste better? ›

In particular, dried oregano, cayenne, garlic powder, and chili powder are all great picks for sprucing up a can of ravioli. Add a bit of seasoning to the pasta and mix it before you heat it, then taste it to establish whether it's adequate or needs more.

Do you defrost ravioli before cooking? ›

As a reminder – NEVER thaw fresh-frozen filled pasta like ravioli! It should be cooked directly from frozen (one less prep step!) For maximum flavor, cook your pasta to just shy of al dente and then finish cooking it by sautéing in the sauce it will be served in. Don't toss fresh pasta with oil!

Can I cook frozen ravioli directly in sauce? ›

Yes, you can cook ravioli, frozen or fresh, directly in your simmering pasta sauce. Test your pasta after 3-4 minutes of cooking to see if done. Tip – If you have a large quantity of ravioli you can cook you ravioli in batches to ensure even cooking.

Can you cook ravioli without boiling? ›

Pan-Fried Ravioli Is a Fast and Fancy Weeknight Win

We're huge fans of store-bought ravioli here at Kitchn, and lately I've been making things even easier on myself by skipping the boiling step entirely. Instead of dirtying another pot, I've been pan-frying them.

Do you boil ravioli before adding sauce? ›

Cook the ravioli in salted boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes. Then drain and toss with your favorite sauce. My favorite pasta sauce- is homemade tomato sauce (marinara sauce). The same method applies to frozen ravioli (the cooking time will increase by about 2-3 minutes).

What do Italians put on ravioli? ›

Some parmesan on top and a leaf or two of sage. In some rare cases ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach can be served also with tomato sauce. A good italian homemade tomato sauce.

Do you cook ravioli with the lid on or off? ›

By covering the pot, no water vapor can escape, meaning the temperatures will rise a bit more quickly than if the pot was uncovered (via Cook's Illustrated). Once the water has come to a bubbly boil and you've added the pasta, the Italian experts from Eataly recommend removing the lid.

Can you pan fry ravioli instead of boiling? ›

It's a super easy ravioli skillet, where the pasta is toasted in brown butter instead of being boiled. It's finished with lemon zest and ricotta cheese and it's wonderful. The skillet has so much flavor and texture that you won't believe this meal only consists of a few ingredients.

How many ravioli per person? ›

If you want to make your guests happy, you should use at least 200 grams of ravioli (about 10 pieces) for each of them. I often go up to 250 grams each, or even more. This means using at least 12 ravioli per person. So, if you're making ravioli for a group of 4 people, buy enough ingredients to make 1 kg of them.

How do you elevate raviolis? ›

Fresh tomatoes, veggies, and some dressed-up pasta sauce can quickly take refrigerated ravioli and make it feel five-star. Instead of building lasagna with wide noodles, we recreated it with cheese ravioli for an indulgent baked pasta.

What can I add to Chef Boyardee to make it taste better? ›

13 Ways To Upgrade Your Chef Boyardee
  1. Add herbs and spices. Simonkr/Getty Images. ...
  2. Add garlic. Sebastianosecondi/Getty Images. ...
  3. Add cheese. Scott Olson/Getty Images. ...
  4. Add another pasta sauce. Lauripatterson/Getty Images. ...
  5. Add a protein. ...
  6. Bake it into a casserole. ...
  7. Layer it into a lasagna. ...
  8. Thicken the sauce with tomato paste.
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What goes well on ravioli? ›

From tomato sauce to a creamy sauce, you can pick which one is a good choice for you.
  • Tomato Sauce: A classic tomato-based sauce, marinara is a popular choice for serving with ravioli. ...
  • Olive Oil: One of my favorite toppings is probably one of the simplest. ...
  • Alfredo Sauce: This classic cream sauce everyone loves.

How to make good store bought ravioli? ›

First, boil 4 quarts of water (optional: add 1 tablespoon oil to prevent sticking). Add ravioli to boiling water. Then, simmer for 6-8 minutes or until desired tenderness, stirring occasionally. Drain and serve.

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