Step 1

Place flour in a mound on a clean surface. Make a well in the centre. Add eggs. Gently whisk with a fork, using your other hand to secure the walls. Draw in the flour as you go.

Step 2

Bring the dough together. Knead for 5 minutes or until elastic and smooth. Sprinkle the dough with flour, wrap in plastic wrap and set aside for 30 minutes to rest.

Step 3

Divide the dough into 4 portions. Flatten 1 portion slightly. Set the pasta machine on the widest setting and flour the machine and dough well. Feed through the machine.

Step 4

Repeat 6 more times, folding the dough into thirds and turning it 90 degrees until it's smooth and the same width as the machine (at least 12cm). Halve crossways. Continue to feed each dough half through the machine, separately, without folding, narrowing the machine settings 1 notch at a time, until you reach the second last setting. The pasta should be about 1mm-thick. Repeat with the remaining 3 dough portions to make another 6 sheets.

Step 5

Combine 250g mascarpone, 40g (1/2 cup) shredded pecorino or parmesan, 200g fresh ricotta and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives in a large bowl. Season.

Step 6

Place one prepared pasta sheet on a well-floured work surface. Place heaped teaspoons of filling at 5cm intervals, in 2 rows, on the sheet leaving a 2cm border around edges.

Step 7

Brush around the filling with water – this helps keep the ravioli sealed. Top with a second pasta sheet and press firmly around the filling to seal and remove air pockets.

Step 8

Cut between the filling to make 5cm-square ravioli. Transfer the ravioli to a tray lined with floured non-stick baking paper. Continue with the remaining pasta and filling.

Step 9

Cook half the ravioli in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 3-4 minutes or until al dente. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining ravioli.