Real Ravioli, Made by Hand

May 9, 2026 | Almost everyone knows ravioli. But many people turn up their noses at it, because when they think of ravioli, they mainly think of the canned convenience food.

The Italian immigrant Ettore Boiardi is said to be responsible for that. He wanted to prepare his pasta and the accompanying sauces for as many people in the US as possible.

The stuffed pasta is said to have originated in Liguria. Since the mountain villages in north-western Italy were often isolated, each individual village developed its own recipes, using whatever was grown right outside the door.

Here's how the original is made by hand.

El Pastificio de Nicola: Beef and Spinach Ravioli with Meat Sauce — Ravioles con Estofado

Sep 23, 2021 | Just like tagliatelle with "tucco", homemade ravioli with meat ragú was the obligatory menu on Sundays at the homes of Argentinean families with Italian descent. This is an old-fashioned recipe inspired by my Nonna and my Mother's ravioli. Hope you like it.

For a full list of the ingredients, please click here, then click on ‘more’.

El Pastificio de Nicola: Homemade Cheese Ravioli with Ricotta

Jul 11, 2024 | Every bite is a voyage into nostalgia. Ricotta Ravioli with Sausage Ragu evokes memories of family gatherings and genuine Argentine traditions. It's crafted following the recipe from the renowned cookbook by the acclaimed and legendary home cook, Doña Petrona C. de Gandulfo. The delicate dough, luscious ricotta filling, and hearty sausage sauce come together in a harmony of flavors that transcend time.

For the full recipe, click here, then click on ‘more’.