Juice Pulp Ravioli Recipe

Think twice before you toss the leftover juice pulp! With this quick and nutrient-packed recipe, you can make healthy, vegetable ravioli with juice pulp in just a few minutes.

Ingredients for Pasta:

• 5 cups of all-purpose flour
• 6 large eggs
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Ingredients for Sauce:

• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup of tomato puree
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp minced fresh basil
• 1 tbsps minced fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp minced fresh oregano
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan Cheese

Ingredients for Filling:

• 3 cups of juice pulp
• 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup of shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tsp minced fresh basil
• 1 tsp minced fresh parsley
• 1 tsp fresh oregano
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper

Steps:

1. Place 5 cups flour in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. Beat the eggs, water and oil; pour into well. Stir together, forming a ball. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes, adding remaining flour if necessary to keep dough from sticking. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, mix the combine the sauce ingredients in a pot. Bring it to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. 
3. In a large bowl, mix and combine the filling ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. 
4. Divide pasta dough into fourths; roll 1 portion to 1/16" in thickness. (Keep pasta covered until ready to use). Working quickly, place teaspoonfuls of filling 1 in" apart over half of the pasta sheet. Fold the sheet over, and press down to seal (use a fork to help enforce pressing). Cut into squares with a pastry wheel. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
5. Bring a soup kettle of salted water to a boil. Add ravioli. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer; cook until ravioli float to the top and are tender, 1-2 minutes. Drain the pot, and slowly spoon sauce over the ravioli.