Ravioli with Avocado, Feta and Mint

== Description ==
Makes about 100 raviolis.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 pound California avocados, diced
* 1 tsp minced garlic
* 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
* 1 tbsp water
* 2 cups semolina flour
* 4 tsp kosher salt
* 2 large eggs, at room temperature
* ¼ cup whole milk, at room temperature
* 2 tbsp water, at room temperature (2 - 4 tablespoons)
* ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
* 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
* 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
* 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
* ½ cup pine nuts, toasted
* ¼ tsp kosher salt
* ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
* extra virgin olive oil - as needed
* ½ cup kasseri cheese, grated
== Directions ==
=== Avocado Purée ===
# In a food processor, puree avocado, garlic and olive oil until completely smooth.
# Add up to 1 tablespoon of water to slightly thin the puree, but not runny.
# Cover and set aside in a small bowl and reserve for filling.
=== Dough ===
# Mix the semolina and 4 teaspoons salt in a medium mixing bowl.
# Add the eggs, whole milk, 2 tablespoons of water and olive oil.
# Mix by hand or with paddle attachment of a mixer until a large ball of smooth dough is formed and pulls away from sides of bowl, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of water, if necessary.
# On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until smooth.
# It should not feel sticky.
# Place dough in a large bowl, cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap and allow to rest for 1 hour.
=== Filling ===
# While the dough is resting, prepare filling by combining the avocado puree, feta cheese, parsley, mint and pine nuts in a small bowl.
# Mix well; add salt and pepper.
# Filling will yield about 1½ cups.
# Cover and set aside, or refrigerate until ready to use.
# Divide the ravioli dough into 4 balls.
# Lightly flour a rolling pin and surface to prevent dough from sticking.
# Roll out each ball until paper-thin sheets are formed (you can also use a pasta machine).
# Place each sheet of dough on a tray lightly sprinkled with semolina.
# Then with a round cookie or biscuit cutter, cut 3-inch discs from the sheets of dough.
# Place a scant ½ teaspoon of filling in the middle of the dough disc, wet one edge of the disc with water, and fold the disc over to make a half moon.
# Make sure edges are sealed tightly.
# Place the raviolis on a large flat try or baking sheet, lightly coated with semolina, keeping them separate so they do not stick to each other.
# Keep the tray in a cool place until all the raviolis are made and ready to be cooked.
# If the dough starts to get warm and sticky, the raviolis can be placed in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes until ready to be boiled.
# Note: it is also at this point that the raviolis can be frozen.
=== Just before service ===
# In a 6 to 8 quart stockpot, bring 5 quarts of water to a boil over high heat.
# When the water boils add salt, and carefully add the ravioli one at a time in batches, not to exceed 25 ravioli.
# Cook until pasta floats to the top.
# Remove pasta from the pot with a slotted spoon and place on a warm platter.
# Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with freshly grated kasseri cheese.
# Serve immediately on warm plates.
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