The Ravioli Maker….

The Ravioli Maker is the ideal kitchen accessory for those who love to eat fresh pasta. Homemade fresh pasta is something that not many people would even consider trying to cook at home. Traditiomnally ravioli would be made by manually rolling dough, stuffing, pressing and cutting into squares. Using a Raviloli Maker allows the process to be completed much more quickly and easily.

Origins Of The Ravioli Maker…

Ravioli is a traditional Italian dish that comproses of two layers of egg pasta with a filling inbetween. It is not certain where the dish originated with two cities Cromona and Genoa claiming to be the source.
People from Genoa beleieve the word Ravioli comes from their dialect and translates as ‘Something of little value’. This is because poor sailors would stuff leftover food into pasta to create a cheap meal.

Types Of Ravioli Maker …

There are many different devices available to assist in the making of Ravioli. The Ravioli Press is the most common type of Ravioli Maker and looks similar to an ice cube tray. The Ravioli Press works by placing a layer of pasta dough accross the tray, filling the cubed sections with a filling and then placing another layer of pasta over the top. The top layer is then flattened with a rolling pin and when the press is removed you are left with ravioli pieces.

A Ravioli Cutter simply cuts out Ravioli shapes from pre-rolled pasta. The process can be time consuming but the Ravioli Cutters usually have a patterned edge which give the Ravioli produced an attractive and authentic appearance.

The easiest and quickest way to produce Ravioli is by using an automatic or electric ravioli maker /pasta maker. Most brands od f pasta maker either come with or have a ravioli attachment which can be purchased seperately.

This website contains a wide selection of all the different types of ravioli press, ravioli stamps, ravioli cutters, rolling pins and pasta making machines there are available. Please browse through the pages to find the best Ravioli Maker for your own specific needs.