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Baked ravioles du Royans with green salad

Baked ravioles du Royans is a dish from the Drôme region made with tiny fresh pasta, cream, and comté cheese, finished under the broiler. It serves 4, takes 30 minutes, is very easy to make, and costs about €2.80 per person. The key is barely poaching the ravioles so they finish cooking in the oven.

Tiny ravioles du Royans baked in cream until gooey inside and golden on top, with a green salad for freshness.

Baked ravioles du Royans with green salad
Total time
30 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€2.80
Calories per person
680 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall
The kids
They generally like it

Ravioles du Royans are tiny, barely bigger than a postage stamp, filled with cheese and herbs. Baked in cream and topped with melted comté, they turn soft and gooey inside with a lightly crisp top, giving you that warm, cheesy comfort without feeling heavy.

It's the kind of dish you make on a weeknight when you don't want to think too hard, but it also works for a relaxed Sunday with the family. Kids usually love the tiny melty ravioles, and the green salad on the side adds just enough freshness to balance the richness of the cream.

The ingredients

4 people

Dairy

  • Ravioles du Royans 400 g
  • Heavy cream 25 cl
  • Grated comté 100 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • Parsley 1 sprigs
  • Green salad 1

Pantry

  • Nutmegoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Vinegaroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Gluten, Lactose, Eggs

The step by step recipe

  1. Poach the ravioles in a large pot of simmering water, then drain. 2 min

    Water that boils too hard will burst them open, keep it at a gentle simmer.

  2. Heat the cream with the nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

    Don't let it boil, it just needs to be hot.

  3. Arrange the ravioles in a baking dish and pour the cream over them.

    They should sit snugly without overlapping.

  4. Sprinkle with grated comté and broil in the oven. 10 min

    Watch closely, the cheese should turn lightly golden and bubble.

  5. Scatter with parsley and serve with the dressed salad.

    A well seasoned salad balances the richness of the bake.

Our tips to get it right

  • Use a wide baking dish rather than a deep one, so the ravioles cook evenly under the broiler.
  • If your broiler runs hot, lower the rack a notch so the comté browns without burning the edges before the center is done.
  • Taste the warm cream before pouring it over the ravioles, that's your moment to adjust salt and nutmeg.

The variations

  • Swap the comté for emmental or beaufort depending on what's in your fridge, it stays just as melty.
  • For a richer version, scatter a few cooked lardons between the ravioles and the cream before baking.
  • For a quicker, kid friendly version, skip the broiler and just serve the ravioles tossed with the warm cream and comté melted in a pan.

What to serve it with

  • A well seasoned green salad
  • A glass of dry white wine
  • Crusty bread for the sauce

Storage

Baked ravioles keep for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container. Reheat in the oven for a few minutes to bring back the golden top. Freezing isn't recommended, the cream can separate once thawed.

Questions about this dish

Can I prep the baked ravioles ahead of time?

You can poach the ravioles and make the cream a few hours ahead, then assemble and broil right before serving. Avoid letting the already baked dish sit too long, it loses its golden top.

What cheese can I use instead of comté?

Beaufort or emmental both work well in place of comté. Pick a cheese that melts nicely and has some character so it doesn't get lost under the cream.

Why shouldn't I boil the ravioles too long?

Ravioles du Royans are very thin and cook fast, 2 minutes is enough to soften them. They finish cooking under the broiler, so overboiling would make them fall apart in the dish.

Do kids usually like baked ravioles?

Yes, their small size and gooey texture usually make them a hit with kids. You can skip the nutmeg if you prefer a milder flavor for younger ones.

How long does it take to make baked ravioles du Royans with a green salad?

Count 30 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in baked ravioles du Royans with a green salad?

About 680 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does baked ravioles du Royans with a green salad cost?

About €2.80 per serving, or €11.20 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose, eggs. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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