How to Cook Ravioli

Step 1

Get your ravioli. Buy or otherwise acquire a package of uncooked ravioli. Try the refrigerated or frozen pasta section of your grocery store.If you have any special dietary requirements, be careful which ravioli you buy. Ravioli is often stuffed with cheese, meat, or both, although you should be able to find non-meat and non-dairy varieties. The dough is usually made from wheat flour unless stated otherwise.

Step 2

Consider making your own ravioli. You can prepare a simple cheese-filled ravioli in just a couple of hours. You will need to make or prepare the filling, mix and shape the dough, and wrap the filling into the dough.

Step 3

Store uncooked ravioli in the refrigerator or freezer. Ravioli keeps best when it is cool. If you aren't cooking your ravioli immediately, place into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. If you don't plan to cook the pasta within a week, store it in the freezer in an airtight container. Frozen ravioli should be used within 30-45 days of purchase.

Step 4

Prepare ravioli to cook. If you are storing the pasta in the freezer or refrigerator, take it out immediately before you cook it. Cut fresh or refrigerated ravioli apart with a sharp knife to keep the pieces from sticking together in the pot.Do not try to thaw frozen ravioli. Put it into the pot while it's still frozen.