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Joey Restaurant’s Ravioli Bianco (Copycat Recipe)

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If you’ve ever ordered the Ravioli Bianco at JOEY and immediately wished you had a second plate… same. It’s rich, silky, unapologetically indulgent, and somehow still balanced enough that you don’t feel wrecked after.

I was lucky enough to get the actual chef recipe from Matt Stowe himself, but fair warning — it’s written for restaurant service. Think pounds of butter, industrial blending, and yields meant for a full dinner rush.

So I did what I always do: scaled it down, simplified the flow, and kept the soul of the dish intact, so you can make this at home for a cozy but very impressive dinner for two.

This is not a “quick pasta.” But it is absolutely worth it.

Why You’ll Love This Ravioli Bianco Recipe

  • It’s the real deal, not a vague truffle-flavoured imitation

  • The sauce is luxuriously creamy but not heavy or greasy

  • The filling is smooth, savoury, and loaded with real truffle flavour

  • It feels like restaurant food… because it actually is

  • Perfect for date night, birthdays, or when you want to flex a little

How To Serve This Ravioli Bianco Recipe

You’ll make this in a few parts, but don’t let that scare you.

First, you’ll prep a small batch truffle beurre blanc — this is the backbone of the dish and can be made ahead. Then you’ll mix the truffle ravioli filling, roll out fresh pasta, and fill your ravioli.

Right before serving, everything comes together quickly: boil the ravioli, sauté the prawns in butter, toss everything with the sauce, and finish with Grana Padano, crispy onions, and herbs.

It’s rich, aromatic, and very JOEY.

Joey’s Ravioli Bianco Recipe Tips 

Here are a few tips for making this dish:

  • You don’t need perfect ravioli — sauce forgives everything

  • Keep the butter cold for a stable sauce

  • Taste as you go; truffle intensity varies a lot by brand

  • Leftover sauce is unreal on steak, eggs, or roasted potatoes

Questions and Answers about the Joey’s Ravioli Bianco

Can I make this ahead?
Yes. Sauce and filling can be made 1–2 days ahead. Ravioli can be frozen.

Is truffle oil optional?
You can reduce it, but it’s part of the JOEY flavour profile.

Can I skip the prawns?
Absolutely — the ravioli stands on its own.

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Joey Restaurant’s Ravioli Bianco Recipe

Ingredients

Black Truffle Butter Sauce

Reduction
3 cups + 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
¼ cup shallots, thinly sliced
¼ cup white sugar
½ cup fresh tarragon (leaves and stems)
1 tsp whole black peppercorns

Beurre Blanc Base
¾ cup reduction
1 cup water
⅓ cup heavy cream (35%)
⅓ cup honey
2 tsp salt
¾ tsp cornstarch mixed with a splash of water

Butter & Truffle Finish
1½ cups cold butter, cut into cubes
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp truffle oil
¼ cup truffle paste

Béchamel Sauce

2 tbsp finely diced onion
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
¾ cup whole milk
¼ cup heavy cream
1 tsp salt

Truffle Ravioli Filling

¾ cup prepared béchamel, cooled
¾ cup cream cheese
½ cup mascarpone
⅓ cup truffle paste
½ cup finely grated Grana Padano
2 tbsp truffle oil
1 tsp salt

Fresh Pasta Dough

1½ cups “00” flour (or all-purpose)
5 large egg yolks
1 whole egg
1 tbsp olive oil

Final Assembly

10–12 truffle ravioli
6 large prawns, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp butter
¼ cup pasta water
½ cup black truffle butter sauce
1 tbsp crispy onions
Freshly shaved Grana Padano
Olive oil, for finishing
Chervil or parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Make the reduction by combining the vinegar, shallots, sugar, tarragon, and peppercorns in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and reduce by about half. Strain and set aside.

  2. For the beurre blanc base, bring the water, cream, honey, and salt to a simmer. Blend the reduction and slowly add the cornstarch slurry, then return everything to the pot and simmer gently until smooth and slightly thickened.

  3. Using an immersion blender, slowly blend in the cold butter a few cubes at a time until fully emulsified. Blend in the lemon juice, truffle oil, and truffle paste. Set aside and keep warm.

  4. Make the béchamel by melting butter in a saucepan and sweating the onion until soft. Stir in the flour and cook briefly. Slowly whisk in the milk, cream, and salt until thickened. Let cool completely.

  5. Combine all the ravioli filling ingredients in a bowl or food processor and blend until very smooth. Transfer to a piping bag and chill until ready to use.

  6. Make the pasta dough by combining the flour, egg yolks, whole egg, and olive oil. Knead until smooth and elastic, then wrap and rest for 30 minutes.

  7. Roll the pasta thin, pipe the filling, seal, and cut into ravioli. Keep covered so they don’t dry out.

  8. Cook the ravioli in well-salted boiling water for 2–3 minutes, gently stirring at the beginning to prevent sticking.

  9. While the ravioli cook, melt butter in a pan and sauté the prawns until just cooked through. Add the pasta water and let it reduce slightly.

  10. Add the drained ravioli and black truffle butter sauce to the pan. Toss gently for about 30 seconds until everything is glossy and coated.

  11. Plate the ravioli and prawns, finish with crispy onions, freshly shaved Grana Padano, a drizzle of olive oil, and herbs. Serve immediately.