Thursday 24 November 2011

Butternut Squash & Feta Ravioli

V  Well, I finally did it ... I made my own pasta! We've had a pasta machine for a couple of years, but only made one half-hearted attempt at making tagliatelle (with the wrong flour!) which was pretty disastrous, although quite amusing! This time, however, I used the right flour and followed this recipe and it was absolutely delicious! Served with mixed baby salad leaves and sliced avocado, with a simple lemon juice/olive oil dressing and topped with croutons (made from Warren's own bread ... how homemade can a meal get???) it was a scrumptious meal we will certainly be having again!




I couldn't get a sweet potato, so I roasted a tiny butternut squash instead and substituted some left-over feta that was in the fridge for the goat's cheese (which I'm not a huge fan of); the result was heavenly! The sweetness of the roasted squash, the sharp saltiness of the feta and the heat from the drizzle of chilli oil (go sparingly with this!!) were a magical combination ... all set off by the beautiful soft and thin pasta and a few shards of Parmesan. Totally, totally yummy!

If you've never made your own pasta before, I urge you to give it a go ... you don't even need a pasta machine! This recipe makes it incredibly easy and the result is far superior to any bought pasta, even the good fresh stuff. You need plenty of time and lots of space (especially if you're a novice, like me!) but otherwise it's a very simple process and I'm sure would become much, much quicker with a little experience. Definitely worth a go!
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5 comments:

  1. Anonymous25 November 2011 at 03:50

    This recipe sounds delicious, Val. Thanks for sharing it. I've not made pasta before, but I make my own naan bread and pizza bases, so it's probably time to give it a go. I'll make this recipe next time I cook for friends (although I'll practise it first!)

    I'll keep your feta substitution for the goat's cheese, but I'll try using kumara (which is a type of sweet potato and utterly delicious) instead of the butternut squash.

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  2. Anonymous25 November 2011 at 23:22

    Good to see this back again! I don't ever make anything.....I just like to see what you and Warren are eating ha ha!! Nosey or what! x

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  3. Val26 November 2011 at 14:41

    Ha ha!! ... I'd love to know who you are, "Anonymous"!! Are you my sister, by any chance?

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  4. Scott at Real Epicurean3 December 2011 at 17:13

    This one sounds great!

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  5. Alessandra26 December 2011 at 17:19

    This recipe sounds amazing!
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