The ravioli have their origins in Liguria and were perhaps named after its cook, Mr Ravioli, but what made them famous on the island of Capri is its filling.
A symbolic dish of the beautiful island of Capri the Caprese Ravioli are stuffed pasta made with flour, eggs, water and oil, which contains a fresh and delicious filling, based on Caciotta cheese and marjoram. The tradition also has it that they are served with plenty of fresh tomato sauce, or white and seasoned only on top with ragù.
Here is everything you need to know about this precious speciality.
They are the speciality of the island, whose recipe is jealously guarded by the last of the traditional housewives and the chefs of the island’s restaurants and hotels.
In some areas of southern Italy, they are called “Bended macaroni”. In Capri, they found an identity in this dish full of colour and flavour.
Nowadays, this can certainly be considered a complete Mediterranean dish in every sense of the word, both for people who love their food and others who are more diet conscious. It is certainly one of the calling cards of Capri’s cuisine, where it became a classic in the Sixties and Seventies, later spreading to Sorrento.
The Caprese Ravioli reflect the soul of Capri. A simple dish of great taste that deserves a trip to the Island of Capri or you can choose one of the many tours to discover the beautiful island of Capri.
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