Cheese-Stuffed Ravioli

Prep Time : ... I hour ...Cooking time : ... 22 minutes ... Makes 4 serving

PASTA DOUGH :

2 .....................cups unsifted all purpose flour

1/2 ..................teaspoon salt

2 .....................large eggs

2 .....................teaspoons olive oil

2 .....................tablespoons water

FILLING :

2 .....................teaspoons olive oil

1 .....................ounce Canadian bacon or prosciutto , coarsely chopped

3 ....................cloves garlic , minced

1 .....................cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1/2 .................cup Parmesan cheese

1 ....................egg yolk

1/2 .................cup minced fresh basil

1/2 .................teaspoon salt

1/4 .................teaspoon black Pepper

SAUCE :

2 ....................teaspoons olive oil

1 ....................small yellow onion , chopped

2 ....................cloves garlic , minced

1 .....................can (28 ounces) Italian plum tomatoes , chopped with their juice

1/2 ..................teaspoon salt

1) Prepare Pasta Dough as shown above. Cover dough with a cloth or plastic wrap and let stand 1 hour . Meanwhile , prepare the Filling . In a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat ... heat oil 1 minute . Add bacon and garlic and cook until garlic is soft ... about 2 minutes . Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperture . Blend in ricotta , Permesan , egg yolk , basil , salt and pepper ; set aside .

2) Divide dough into 2 equals potions . Working with one potion at a time and keeping the rest covered , roll dough and fill ravioli as shown on top of this post.

3) For the Sauce : In a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat ... heat oil 1 minute . Add onion and saute , stirring occasionally until soft ... about 2 minutes more . Add tomatoes and their juice and salt , bring to a boil over moderately high heat , adjust heat so mixtures bubbles gently , and cook uncovered , stirring often , until sauce thichens slightly ... about 10 minutes .

4) Meanwhile , in a large pot of boiling water , cook raviioli until firm-tender ... about 6 minutes . Drain well , divide among 4 heated serving plates and top with sauce . Serve with freshly grated Parmesan .