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

Prep Time

50 min

Cook Time

10 min

Servings

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 Facts

Calories

410

kcal

Protein

26

g

Carbs

7

g

Fat

31

g

Fiber

1

g

Sugar

2

g

Sodium

550

mg

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