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FAQs

Can you freeze homemade ricotta ravioli? ›

If you find that some ravioli are stuck to the mold, try rapping one edge against the table—any remaining pasta should come loose. At this point, you can place the ravioli on a sheet tray, wrap it in plastic and freeze it for later use.

Ravioli Ingredients

For the dough: All-purpose flour, salt, eggs, water, and olive oil. For the filling: Ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella and provolone cheeses, an egg, and dried parsley.

Before you begin: If using store-bought ricotta, drain it overnight (if using my homemade ricotta recipe, skip this step). Scoop the ricotta into a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl. Cover and chill overnight and/or up to 2 days in advance. Use this time to think about your ravioli sauce too.

Its high moisture content can cause it to go bad in one or two weeks at maximum, or a mere two days for a homemade version. Prolonging ricotta's shelf life by freezing it seems like an easy solution, but it changes drastically when frozen, which is again attributed to its high moisture content.

To drain properly, place a cheesecloth-lined, fine-mesh strainer over a bowl. Place ricotta in strainer, cover with plastic wrap, then place a heavy object (like a large plate) on top. Put all components in the refrigerator and let drain for at least 8 hours. Discard liquid and you'll be ready to go.

While both types are low in fat and sodium, the Italian version is naturally sweet, while the American is a little saltier and moister. In southern Switzerland, a similar ricotta is made, although it is often called mascarpa. It is historically a staple food in the mountains.

Yes, you can freeze leftover ravioli filling. However, many ravioli fillings include ingredients where liquid easily separates upon freezing and thawing, leaving a watery product, much different than prior to freezing. These ingredients include squash purees, spinach, and ricotta cheese.

Yes, freeze them individually on a cookie sheet for a few hours first then bag them together in freezer. Can you freeze uncooked ravioli or other stuffed pasta before cooking them, and then cook them later when needed? Yes, but you have to steam cook them for a minute before freezing, otherwise the dough will crack!

Lay your homemade ravioli in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and place in the freezer until they're frozen solid. Then, store the frozen ravioli in an airtight freezer-safe storage container in the freezer for up to 6 months. Cook from frozen.

How long does ricotta ravioli last in freezer? ›

Assuming you freeze it properly, you can safely store frozen ravioli in the freezer for up to six months. Signs that you should discard it might include if the ravioli has changed colors or has an unusual smell. If there's bacterial growth, you might also notice a slimy texture.