Artichoke Heart Pesto Ravioli

Step 1

To make the filling: In a food processor, pulse to combine basil, lemon juice, garlic, pine nuts, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in olive oil and pulse to combine.

Step 2

Cut artichoke hearts into quarters. Press chopped artichoke hearts into a fine mesh sieve to drain excess liquid. Add artichoke hearts to pesto and pulse to incorporate. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper.

Step 3

Follow directions outlined in video for rolling out pasta dough and assembling ravioli. You can also, follow this general ravioli how-to post.

Step 4

To cook, dress, and assemble:

Step 5

In a small sauce pan, heat 2 tbsp. olive oil with large sprig of basil over medium heat until oil sizzles when water droplets hit it. Remove from heat and allow basil to steep in oil while completing remaining steps.

Step 6

In a large frying pan over medium heat, add remaining 2 tbsp. olive oil. Once oil is glossy, add garlic, shallots, 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, and freshly ground pepper. Cover and cook until shallots have softened. Uncover pan, reduce heat to medium low, and give shallots a stir. Add juice from 1/2 lemon and remaining 1/2 tsp. kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally until shallots have caramelized slightly. Set aside.

Step 7

Bring a large, very salty pot of water to a boil. Once boiling reduce heat to maintain a steady boil, but not so high that the water overflows.

Step 8

While water comes to a boil, remove basil sprig from the olive oil and add that oil to the lemony shallots.

Step 9

Add a small drizzle of olive oil to the pot to prevent the ravioli from sticking together. Carefully lower each ravioli into the pot. Cook ravioli for about 3 minutes and then remove them using a strainer or slotted spoon. In a large bowl, combine cooked ravioli, shallot and olive oil mixture, and fresh torn basil. Toss ravioli gently to coat. Transfer to plates to serve immediately. Top with pine nuts, additional basil leaves, a couple pinches of Maldon, and freshly cracked pepper to serve. If desired, add freshly grated parmesan.