30+ Ravioli Filling Ideas & Recipes You Need to Make (Tried & Tested!) (2024)

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If your only experience with ravioli was something that came from a can, you are really missing out.

Easy homemade ravioli doesn’t need to involve a can opener, and the sky is the limit when it comes to ravioli filling (and sides!)

These classic pillows of dough are some of my favorite dumplings to eat from around the world… and really, the sky’s the limit, especially when you make them from scratch yourself.

Ricotta, herbs, ground meat, mushrooms, spinach and even lobster make delicious homemade ravioli fillings. Plus, when you make a ravioli recipe from scratch, you can create your own flavorful combinations with homemade sauces, whether you’re using tomatoes, wine or cream.

So, I decided to ask my food blogger friends for their best tasty and easy handmade ravioli recipes that you simply must try at home. You’ll find them all below. It’s time to raviol-eat! (Sorry – I promise no more ravioli puns after this).

PS: Be sure to check out the dessert ravioli recipes we’ve included at the bottom of this list. You won’t regret it.

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1. Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli in Lemon and Sage Butter

Wilted buttery spinach, garlic, ricotta, Parmesan and toasted pine nuts are wrapped up in little fresh egg pasta parcels and finished with a lemony sage butter.

Click here to get the recipe from A Mummy Too.

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2. Kale Pesto Ravioli

East homemade ravioli dough is filled with a zesty kale pesto and creamy ricotta cheese.

Click here to get the recipe from Drug Store Divas.

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3. Heart Shaped Ricotta Ravioli

Made with a spinach and ricotta filling and served with a homemade roasted tomato sauce, these heart shaped ravioli are cute as well as tasty! Serve them as a special treat for a loved one.

Click here to get the recipe from Slow the Cook Down.

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4. Easy Homemade Ravioli

Homemade ravioli, when it’s eaten fresh and hot, tastes nothing like the dry boxed pastayou’re used to. This recipe uses wonton wrappers so it’s incredibly easy to make.

Click here to get the recipe from What A Girl Eats.

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5. Mini Spinach and Cheese Ravioli

This simple and tasty homemade ravioli recipe is loaded with spinach so it’s healthy and nourishing. Kids will love it so it’s a great way to get more vegetables into their diet.

Click here to get the recipe from The Forked Spoon.

6. Vegan Spinach and Tofu Ricotta Ravioli

These tender pillowy ravioli are filled pasta are ideal for a filled with spinach and tofu ricotta. The special dinner is made from scratch.

Click here to get the recipe from A Plantiful Path.

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7. Creamy Wild Mushroom Ravioli

A creamy parmesan sauce tops of this homemade ravioli filled with wild mushroom and creamy ricotta cheese.

Click here to get the recipe from Cooking My Dreams.

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8. Pumpkin Ravioli with Browned Butter and Sage

A seasonal favorite, pumpkin ravioliis cooked with brown butter and sage for a flavorful vegetarian dinner. Add toasted walnuts for extra flavor.

Click here to get the recipe from What A Girl Eats.

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9. Lobster Ravioli

Lobster ravioli is tossed in a delicious tomato cream sauce. It’s the perfect homemade ravioli recipe for those fancier occasions or anytime you just want a really good meal!

Click here to get the recipe from Chisel and Fork.

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10. Butternut Squash Ravioli

As Impressive as it is delicious, you’ll be shocked at how easy it is to make this homemade butternut squash ravioli.

Click here to get the recipe from A Food Lovers Kitchen.

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11. Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli in Caper Butter Sauce

This classic spinach and ricotta ravioli filling is made extra special with a flavorful lemon caper sauce.

Click here to get the recipe from Krumpli.

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12. Olive Garden Ravioli di Portobello

Ravioli di Portobello features tender mushroom ravioli, a sun dried tomato and smoked gouda sauce, and is topped with chopped tomatoes and sliced green onions. Enjoy this tasty Olive Garden recipe at home.

Click here to get the recipe from Season and Thyme.

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13. Smoked Salmon Ravioli with Dill and Potato

This Scandinavian-inspired Italian recipe pairs cold-smoked salmon with potatoes and dill to create a delicious pasta filling.

Click here to get the recipe from Electric Blue Food.

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14. Autumn Pumpkin Ravioli

This Pumpkin Ravioli is delicious and a great fall recipe for utilizing the pumpkin harvest. It freezes well too so you can make extra and put some away for another day.

Click here to get the recipe from Creative Cynchronicity.

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15. Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Ravioli

This gluten-free take on Ravioli allows everyone to enjoy ravioli. Thin strips of zucchini form the outside of the ravioli and the inside is a creamy ricotta cheese. Everything is served over a pumpkin puree.

Click here to get the recipe from Avocado Pesto.

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16. Tuscan Potato Ravioli

Tortelli Mugellani are pillowy potato stuffed ravioli that is served with a thick and flavorful ragu sauce.

Click here to get the recipe from Cooking My Dreams.

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17. Baked Three Cheese Ravioli

This homemade recipe uses wonton wrappers for the ravioli to make it faster and is filled with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese!

Click here to get the recipe from Brooklyn Farmgirl.

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18. Creamy Mushroom Ravioli

Homemade pasta is stuffed with a creamy mushroom filling. This recipe take a little bit of work but it is so worth it!

Click here to get the recipe from An Italian in My Kitchen.

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19. Beet Heart Ravioli with Ricotta and Thyme

The pasta dough for these homemade ombre ravioli is made with beets. The ravioli has such an amazing color and they’re filled with a creamy ricotta and thyme filling. Finished off in a brown butter sage sauce, these ravioli will be a hit.

Click here to get the recipe from Pina Bresciani.

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20. Beet and Goat Cheese Ravioli

These Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Ravioli are the perfect elegant recipe to start a dinner party with. The homemade ravioli filling has the prettiest pink color, AND the pasta tastes absolutely incredible!

Click here to get the recipe from Le Petit Eats.

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21. Ricotta and Smoked Salmon Ravioli

This well balanced ravioli is make with aromatic smoked salmon and creamy ricotta cheese. Everything is topped with a luscious lemon cream sauce and sprinkled with chives and pink pepper.

Click here to get the recipe from Cooking My Dreams.

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22. Golden Beet Ravioli in Brown Butter Orange Sauce

You’ll love this homemade ravioli recipe. Golden beet stuffed ravioli is topped with citrusy brown butter! It’s a stunning dish that’s suitable for weeknights or your holiday dinner table.

Click here to get the recipe from Vintage Kitty.

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23. Vegan Butternut Squash Ravioli

Butternut squash ravioli makes a great romantic dinner for two. It’s totally vegan friendly, and so delicious with a super garlicky olive oil sauce!

Click here to get the recipe from Forkful of Plants.

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24. Lobster Ravioli with Champagne Beurre Blanc

Ravioli is stuffed with fresh steamed lobster meat, cream cheese and spinach. The sauce is a tasty wine reduction with a bit of butter. This meal is luscious and romantic.

Click here to get the recipe from Parsley Thyme and Limoncello.

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25. Chanterelle Ravioli with Sage and Rosemary Oil

Topped with sage and rosemary oil and filled with fried wild mushrooms. these homemade chanterelle ravioli are a mouthwatering delicacy.

Click here to get the recipe from Vegan On Board.

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26. Bacon Filled Ravioli with Mushroom & Fresh Tomato Sauce

The ravioli are filled with leeks, Gruyere & bacon and served with a tomato mushroom sauce.

Click here to get the recipe from Food Hunter’s Guide.

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27. Chocolate Dessert Ravioli

Dessert ravioli is an unexpected twist on a classic recipe. Chocolate ravioli can be stuffed with a variety of sweet filling and topped with several different sauces. This ravioli recipe from scratch is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Click here to get the recipe from Celebration Generation.

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28. Cinnamon Apple Ravioli

A cinnamon spice ravioli dough is stuffed with a sweet apple filling. The whole ravioli is then deep fried for a special treat.

Click here to get the recipe from Grocery Budget 101.

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29. Baked Nutella Ravioli

Buttery and rich pastry dough is filled with Nutella hazelnut chocolate spread and baked to crispy perfection. Everyone will love this homemade ravioli dessert.

Click here to get the recipe from Baking a Moment.

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30. Pumpkin Pie Sweet Ravioli

Pumpkin Pie Stuffed Sweet Ravioli, a delicious Italian fried treat. An easy Fall dessert or snack that everyone will love. A yummy sweet pastry filled with a Pumpkin Pie filling, Pumpkin Pie never tasted so good!

Click here to get the recipe from An Italian In My Kitchen.

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I hope you enjoyed this list of homemade ravioli recipes!

Let me know in the comments if you have any more delicious recipes to share.

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FAQs

What are the different types of ravioli? ›

Here are some of the most popular types of Italian ravioli:
  • Classic Ravioli. Round, square, or classic ravioli pasta is a staple in Italian cuisine. ...
  • Agnolotti Ravioli. This is small, stuffed pasta similar to classic ravioli pasta, originating from the Piedmont region of Italy. ...
  • Tortellini Ravioli. ...
  • Cappelletti Ravioli.

What is the best flour to use for ravioli? ›

00 flour is a soft wheat flour that's perfect for baking, especially cakes and crumbly pastries. You can also use soft wheat flour for pasta, due to its texture and powdery consistency. Not only is it ideal for softer pasta shapes like tagliatelle, it is also the best flour for ravioli pasta.

How do you fill ravioli? ›

FILLING THE RAVIOLI: Drop about 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls of filling about 1 1/2 inches apart all along the dough. When the sheet of dough is fully dotted with dabs of filling mixture, cover filling with other sheet of dough. Using your fingers, gently press dough between each dab of filling to seal it.

When cooking ravioli they should take about 4 to 5 minutes to cook properly and will float when they are done cooking? ›

Ravioli Cooking Instructions
  • Drop in the frozen ravioli in a pot of water.
  • Bring your water in your pot to a gentle boil .
  • Let the raviolis boil for 4-5 minutes and gently stir. Once they have floated allow for 2 minutes to fully cook.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon.
  • Serve with your favorite sauce!

What do Italians put on ravioli? ›

You can do something very simple like grating fresh Parmesan cheese and adding fresh basil to each bowl of ravioli with some black pepper. Or you can add a sprinkling of herb and garlic breadcrumbs or as Italians call them pangrattato, which elevates this dish to another level.

What is the cousin of ravioli? ›

The same can be said for culurgiones, the traditional Sardinian stuffed pasta. These chubby flavor packets, whose name refers to the “l*ttle bundles” of joy that they are, are easy enough to make at home any night of the week yet fancy enough to delight your loved ones.

How do you keep homemade ravioli from falling apart? ›

How do I boil ravioli without breaking them? Don't boil. Just bring the water to barely a simmer. Ravioli cook quickly so keep a close eye on them.

What flour do Italians use for homemade pasta? ›

Grano duro is slightly yellow, more granular, and more commonly used for pasta and some breads in the south of Italy. It's also knows as durum wheat flour. Grano tenero is generally what we think of as white flour, and is more broadly used in bread, pizza, and pastry, and northern pasta doughs.

Do you put raw meat in ravioli? ›

Italian perspective: yes, because the short time the ravioli stay in the boiling water is not enough to cook the meat. And this is particularly important if you are going to use pork in your filling. If you are worried about the filling being too loose, you can add a binder: you can try egg or ricotta cheese.

How do you get air out of homemade ravioli? ›

Do your best to squeeze out as much air as you can before sealing the ravioli — regardless of which preparation method you choose — by working from the top down to the sides, kind of like getting the air out of a toothpaste tube.

Do you use egg to seal ravioli? ›

After you have rolled the pasta out into sheets, cut the sheet into an even amount of squares. Using a teaspoon fill the center of half with the filling. Brush around the filling with the egg wash and place the remaining squares on top. Press down around the seal to push out any air bubbles.

Why is my ravioli soggy? ›

Homemade ravioli is best enjoyed on the same day its made. If they sit around for too long, they'll get too soft and soggy, and the filling will seep out through the dough. You don't want that. Either cook them right away or choose one of the storage options below.

Can you eat ravioli without boiling it? ›

My favorite part about this recipe, (aside from how delicious it is), is the fact that you don't have to boil the ravioli prior to assembling. 🤯 There is an abundance of sauce in this recipe that the ravioli cooks in while it's in the oven.

Why is my ravioli hard after cooking? ›

Pasta that is soft and mushy is usually overcooked, while if it's crunchy and hard, this is a good indication that you haven't cooked it for long enough.

What is the most common ravioli? ›

Ravioli is pasta plus a delicious filling, so it can never be classified as "boring." The most common ravioli filling is cheese, but if you didn't already know, the filling can include just about any food item you love — greens, meat, fish, etc.

What is a large ravioli called? ›

A larger version of ravioli is called ravioloni, a smaller version, ravioletti. They are typically square, though they can be circular.

What is a French ravioli called? ›

In certain regions of France, ravioles au Dauphiné is so popular, you have the luxury to buy these little ravioli sheets premade, straight out of the grocery stores.

What is a Greek ravioli called? ›

Pastit*io Ravioli | Mediterranean Diet, Healthy Greek & Blue Zone Ikaria Longevity Recipes by Diane Kochilas.

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