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Ravioli 02

This Ravioli 02 recipe uses Butter, Very Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded, Balsamic Vinegar, Salt, and Pepper. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp
• 1/2 cup
• 1 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 1/4 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Roast the head of garlic: cut 1/2 inch off the top of the head.

2. 2

   Rub all over with olive oil, and pour a little inside through the cut.

3. 3

   Roast over a low grill or in a 350F oven for 1 hour, or until soft and caramelized.

4. 4

   Remove cloves from paper, mash, and set aside.

5. 5

   Soak dried porcini in 1/2 cup boiling water for 20 minutes, or until soft. Remove mushrooms, reserving liquid. Chop finely.

6. 6

   Chop button mushrooms finely (a food processor on pulse works really well).

7. 7

   Saute in the 1 tbsp butter until soft.

8. 8

   Add the garlic and the porcini.

9. 9

   Heat through.

10. 10

    Add the porcini soaking liquid, being careful not to add the grit in the bottom.

11. 11

    Simmer liquid until mixture is fairly dry.

12. 12

    Let mixture cool.

13. 13

    Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

14. 14

    Boil raviolis in boiling water 5 minutes. Drain and serve with a light sauce and lots of parmesan cheese. They are VERY rich.