noun
ravioli
rav-ee-OH-lee/ˌræviˈəʊli/
Small pasta pockets enclosing a filling.
The cut ravioli reveals cheese and spinach enclosed between thin pasta layers.
Etymology
Italian raviolo names a filled pasta pocket. It probably ultimately derives from Medieval Latin rauba, “covered,” suggesting the image of meat or cheese enclosed in dough.
In context
a single ravioli is a raviolo. Ravioli or raviolo. I hope you'll take some of these tips and ideas from our three extraordinary chefs to make the most delicious filled pasta.
More examples
- These ravioli are stuffed with spinach and ricotta.
- Drop the frozen ravioli gently into boiling water.
- We make fresh ravioli by sealing filling between thin pasta sheets.
Forms
ravioli · raviolo · raviolis
Similar words
- tortellini
- Ring-shaped filled pasta rather than flat, sealed pockets.
- dumpling
- Broader term for cooked dough pieces or parcels, not necessarily pasta.