Ricotta Girella
Girella is a distinctive spiral-shaped pasta, resembling a pinwheel or a rolled scroll. This version is filled with a luscious blend of ricotta, mascarpone, and parmesan, creating a smooth, velvety texture that harmonizes the tanginess and depth of the cheeses. The pasta is then carefully wrapped around the filling for an elegant and visually striking presentation.
Add <quantity>400<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour to a working surface. Make a well in the center and add 2/3 of the <quantity>260<unit>g</unit></quantity> of egg yolks into it
Using a fork, incorporate the flour from the center until it starts to come together
Use a spatula and your hands to mix in the remaining flour until it is no longer sticky
Add the remaining egg yolk. Mix until homogeneous and knead the dough for 8m until it forms a taut ball
Cover the dough with cling film
Place in the refrigerator for 4h to relax
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and place on a floured surface. Sprinkle with more flour. The pasta dough is ready
Use a rolling pin to roll the dough to about <quantity>2<unit>mm</unit></quantity> to <quantity>3<unit>mm</unit></quantity> thick
Cut the pasta sheets into <quantity>5<unit>cm</unit></quantity> x <quantity>15<unit>cm</unit></quantity> rectangles
Add <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of ricotta, <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of mascarpone cheese and <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of grated parmesan cheese to a bowl
Season with ground black pepper and flaky salt to taste
Add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of extra virgin olive oil and the zests of <quantity>1</quantity> lemon
Mix until combined
Transfer the mixture to a piping bag
Pipe the filling along the bottom of the pastry rectangle, leaving a <quantity>1<unit>cm</unit></quantity> space at the edge. Brush the sides around the filling with egg yolk
Align the edges of the sheet and fold it in half to join the top and bottom. Fold the sides to close and trim the edges. Be sure to tighten to remove any air pockets
Gently roll the pasta onto itself. Brush the inside of the roll with a little egg yolk to keep it in shape. The ricotta girella is ready
Cook in boiling salted water, choose your favorite sauce and enjoy!
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