Prawn and Asparagus Basil Ravioli
Prawn and asparagus basil ravioli are elegant homemade pasta parcels filled with sweet prawns, tender asparagus and fresh basil. The Thermomix TM7 chops the herbs and prepares the filling in seconds, while you roll the delicate dough. A refined Italian main course for a special dinner.
About this recipe
Prawn and Asparagus Basil Ravioli Thermomix TM7 brings a true Italian trattoria experience into your home kitchen. Searching for a homemade ravioli recipe that feels restaurant-worthy without hours of manual chopping and kneading? This dish answers that call. The TM7 all-in-one kitchen machine turns fresh basil leaves into a vibrant green paste in mere seconds, blends raw prawns with egg yolk and Parmesan into a silky filling, and kneads the flour and eggs into a smooth pasta dough that rolls out beautifully thin. The asparagus adds a tender, seasonal bite that pairs wonderfully with the sweet prawn filling. Serve these delicate parcels as a luxurious weekend main course or a dinner-party showstopper with browned butter and extra Parmesan. Every element, from filling to dough, comes together in one mixing bowl, meaning less washing up and more time to enjoy the compliments at the table.
Preparation tips
- Keep the pasta dough wrapped in cling film while you work, so it does not dry out. Roll one portion at a time and keep the ravioli covered with a slightly damp tea towel until you are ready to cook them.
- Taste a small cooked spoonful of the prawn and basil filling before filling the ravioli, then adjust the sea salt. This ensures the seasoning is right before the parcels are sealed.
- If asparagus spears are thick, peel the lower stems first. For a lighter version, replace half the prawns with ricotta for a softer, milder filling that children usually prefer.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: replace the prawns with a mixture of ricotta, lemon zest and the chopped asparagus tips. The basil and Parmesan base stays the same, giving you a fresh spring filling for the ravioli.
- Festive version: add a pinch of saffron to the pasta dough for a golden colour, and serve the ravioli with a browned butter and sage sauce, toasted pine nuts and shaved Parmesan for a Christmas or New Year dinner.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fresh basil leaves are chopped in seconds by the Thermomix, giving an intensely aromatic paste without bruising the herbs by hand. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing the flour directly in the mixing bowl, the TM7 scale ensures your pasta dough has exactly the right ratio for a silky, elastic consistency. [Precision Control]
- The Thermomix kneads the egg and flour dough into a smooth, elastic ball far faster than kneading by hand on a worktop. [Time Savings]
- Raw prawns, egg yolk and Parmesan are blended by the TM7 into a uniform, lump-free ravioli filling in a matter of seconds. [Multi-Function]
- Grating a block of Parmesan in the Thermomix produces fine, fluffy shavings that melt easily into the prawn filling. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- fresh basil leaves
- large eggs
- flour
- olive oil
- fine sea salt
- Parmesan cheese
- bread
- unsalted butter
- onions
- asparagus