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Egg Yolk Ravioli (Uovo in Purgatorio) with Spinach and Ricotta

A technical low-carb 'pasta' using a thin sheet of mozzarella and egg white dough, filled with a whole runny egg yolk.

Egg Yolk Ravioli (Uovo in Purgatorio) with Spinach and Ricotta

Total

1h

Prep

50 min

Cook

10 min

Serves

4

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Servings

Recipe serves 4

Ingredients

  • 8 Eggs
  • 2 shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 0.5 cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 cup Fresh Spinach
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 4 Sage Leaves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt mozzarella and mix with 1 egg white and a little almond flour to form a 'Fathead' dough. Roll out very thin.

  2. 2

    Mix ricotta and chopped sautéed spinach. Create 4 rings of the ricotta mixture on the dough sheets.

  3. 3

    Carefully place one raw egg yolk into the center of each ricotta ring.

  4. 4

    Top with another sheet of dough and seal the edges tightly with a fork.

  5. 5

    Briefly poach in simmering water for 2 minutes, then finish in a pan with browned butter and sage.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

410

21% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein26 g
Carbohydrate7 g
Fat31 g
Fiber1 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium550 mg

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