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Dairy Council

Young Cook Finalist Recipes

Venison and Pine Nut Ravioli

Servings
Serves 4
Chef
Éilis Rowan
School
Assumption Grammar School, Ballynahinch
Teacher
Mrs F Noonan Key Stage 3

Ingredients

Ravioli

150g plain flour

100g strong flour

4 egg yolks

1tsp salt

2tbsp olive oil

Sauce

2 tins chopped tomatoes

4tbsp olive oil

1 onion Basil leaves, finely shredded

Salt and pepper

Parmesan

Filling

1tbsp olive oil

250g ground venison

2tbsp fresh rosemary, minced

6 cloves garlic

½ small onion

1 carrot, grated

75g Northern Ireland cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper

1 egg, lightly beaten

12g pine nuts, finely chopped

Servings
Serves 4
Chef
Éilis Rowan
School
Assumption Grammar School, Ballynahinch
Teacher
Mrs F Noonan Key Stage 3

Method

For the pasta, in a large bowl combine the flours and salt with a fork. Form a well and put in the eggs and oil. Stir with a fork until it comes together. Knead until stretchy. Place in a greased bowl for 1–2 hours.

To make the filling, heat the oil, venison, garlic, carrot, nuts and onion in a pan until the meat is browned. Add rosemary and remove from the heat. Allow to cool and add the egg and cheese.

Roll out the dough and cut into ten large circles (per portion). Fill 5 circles with a spoonful of the filling. Cover with the other 5 circles (use water to stick down the edges). Boil in water for ten minutes.

For the sauce, heat the oil and onion in a saucepan for 5 minutes. Stir frequently. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Turn the heat down low. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes until thick. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the basil. Pour over the pasta and sprinkle the parmesan on top.