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Showcasing one of Europe’s most loved ingredients, the artichoke, Gaetano Trovato’s recipe for ravioli highlights the versatility of this thistle flower bud. The pecorino sauce adds a lovely richness to this pasta dish and complements the zing of the artichoke.
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Mix all the ingredients together until you obtain a smooth and consistent dough, then knead vigorously for at least 15 minutes. Wrap the dough in cling film and leave to rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours
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For the vegetable stock, peel the carrots, cut the onion in half horizontally, chop the celery and the mushrooms
Add the vegetables to a large pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and simmer over a low heat for 90 minutes
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Pass the stock through a sieve and keep warm
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For the filling, peel the artichokes and remove the choke (the fine, fuzzy filaments in the centre), keep them in water with a squeeze of lemon juice until you are ready to cook so that they don't discolour
In a medium saucepan, sweat down the shallots with the garlic then add the white wine and reduce by half. Add the artichokes and cover with vegetable stock
When the artichokes are cooked remove from the heat and leave to cool in the liquor
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Once cold, finely chop the globe artichokes with a knife and place them in a bowl with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, salt, a generous handful of grated Parmesan and a few leaves of fresh thyme. Put the filling in a pastry bag
Cut the baby artichokes into quarters, reserving for garnish
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For the pecorino sauce, put the pecorino, cream and milk into a small saucepan. Cook over a bain-marie over low heat so that the liquid warms up slowly melting the cheese as it warms
300g of pecorino, semi-seasoned
50g of cream
200g of semi skimmed milk
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Once the cheese has melted, bring to a temperature of 85°C and remove from the heat. Allow to stand for a few minutes, add the nutmeg and salt then blitz in a blender until you obtain a smooth and consistent sauce
Dredge through flour and deep fry at 160°C until golden brown and crispy then drain on kitchen paper and season with salt
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To make the ravioli, roll out the pasta dough into thin sheets using a pasta machine. and cut discs with an 8cm ring. Pipe the filling into the middle of the disc and fold over to create a crescent. Overlap the pasta as you seal it together creating a crimp effect. Transfer the raviolo onto a tray sprinkled with flour
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Cook the ravioli in simmering salted water for 2-3 minutes, then drain. Spoon the pecorino sauce on a plate, lay over the ravioli and complete with artichoke chips, baby artichoke pieces and a few thyme flowers
Gaetano Trovato places regional ingredients of the highest possible quality at the centre of his cuisine, crafting modern dishes with respect for the great culinary traditions of Italy.
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Mezzelune ravioli with artichokes, pecorino and thyme
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