Pink Valentine's Day Ravioletti (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dark Pink Dough

01 - 2 tablespoons roasted beet purée (30g)
02 - 1 large egg (55g)
03 - 2 large egg yolks (30g)
04 - 1 1/3 cups '00' or all-purpose flour (200g)

→ Light Pink Dough

05 - 1 tablespoon roasted beet purée (15g)
06 - 1 1/2 large eggs, whisked (70g)
07 - 2 large egg yolks (30g)
08 - 1 1/3 cups '00' or all-purpose flour (200g)

→ Cheese Filling

09 - 1 cup full-fat ricotta (8oz)
10 - 3/4 cup soft goat cheese (6oz)
11 - 1/3 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (2oz)
12 - 2-3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
13 - Zest of 1 small lemon
14 - Fresh lemon juice to taste (optional)
15 - Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

→ For Serving

16 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces (1 stick)
17 - 1/2 cup toasted salted walnuts, chopped (50g)
18 - Fresh mint leaves, dill fronds and minced chives for garnish
19 - Kosher salt to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Clean beets and roast at 400°F for 45-60 minutes until tender. Once cool enough to handle, peel and purée until smooth.
02 - For each dough (dark and light pink), mix beet purée with eggs and flour until a smooth dough forms. Wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
03 - Combine ricotta, goat cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano, chives, lemon zest, and optional lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
04 - Roll out both doughs thinly, place small amounts of filling, and cut into decorative flower shapes. Seal edges well.
05 - Boil ravioletti in salted water for about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare butter sauce. Toss cooked pasta in sauce and garnish with toasted walnuts, fresh herbs, and additional salt if needed.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made ahead and frozen for up to 1 month
02 - Perfect for special occasions or romantic dinners
03 - Two-toned dough creates beautiful presentation