Scoiattolo Truffle Ravioli Review
Don’t overwhelm the truffle magic.
Spoiler alert: I like these ravioli. They’re tasty, flavorful, delicate, and quick to prepare.
There. Now you don’t have to read the rest of this review.
Oh, you’re still here? You want to read more? OK then, buckle up. My brain wants to ramble, and I’ve just fed it some coffee.
I found these imported Italian truffle ravioli at my local Costco, and I took a leap of faith. Well, the ravioli took a leap…into my shopping cart. And my credit card took a leap out of my wallet, to pay. More about the price later.
Anyway. All the leaping had a happy ending. These are ravishing ravioli!
Well, not before cooking. Here’s an uncooked ravioli from the package. I guess I would call this “semi-fresh” pasta. The ravioli boil in three minutes, which is wicked-quick.
The ravioli shells are made from delicate egg pasta. It’s just the right balance of tender, yet al dente structure. The filling is not soggy or too soft, but holds a satisfying shape. There are breadcrumbs mixed into the cheese and truffle-stuff, which gives it more body. There’s enough sharp, cheesy taste to be delicious, but not so much that the truffle magic is overwhelmed.
Speaking of that truffle magic, it is magic. The flavor is rich and decadent. I still haven’t found a good way to describe truffle flavor, but it is the kind of taste that makes my brain cells wiggle for joy.
So we’ve established that I like truffle flavor. In fact, apparently I like it better than pesto flavor. I tried these truffle ravioli with Costco’s Kirkland Pesto, but found it drowned out the delicate truffle taste too much. I preferred these tossed in butter — sometimes simple is best. The package also recommended tossing in butter (or olive oil), so I should have listened! Duh.
The good news is, butter makes these simpler and quicker to prepare, and negates the need to purchase an additional sauce.
Ingredients in Scoiattolo Truffle Ravioli from Costco
There are real Summer Truffles in these ravioli, but there is also “Natural Flavor.”
- Durum Wheat Semolina
- Water
- Eggs
- Breadcrumbs (Wheat Flour, Salt, Brewer’s Yeast)
- Parmigiano Reggiano PDO Cheese (Milk, Salt, Rennet)
- Butter
- Sunflower Oil
- Potato Starch
- Powdered Cellulose
- Powdered Cream
- Milk Protein
- Salt
- Garlic
- Yeast Extract
- Buckwheat Flour
- Black Truffle Preparation (Summer Truffle [Tuber Aestivum Vitt.], Water, Salt)
- Natural Flavor
Cooking Instructions for Truffle Parmigiano Reggiano Ravioli
I found the ravioli quick and simple to prepare. They only take three minutes to cook in boiling water, so total preparation time is around 10 minutes (factoring in the time it takes for the water to boil).
The pasta are delicate, but none of mine burst open or fell apart during cooking or serving. I did notice my pasta water turned gray from leaking truffle fragments.
I saved some of my ravioli and ate them later as leftovers, which was OK, but not as amazing as fresh. Since these are easy to cook, it’s worth preparing fresh for each meal. In a pinch, microwaved leftovers are fine, however.
Nutrition Facts for Costco Scoiattolo Truffle Ravioli
A one-cup serving has 270 calories and 10 grams of protein. There’s a surprising 5 grams of fiber and a modest 9 grams of fat. Since The Salt Police is reading this, these ravioli have a good bit of sodium, with 27% of your daily value. If you are skipping sauce and just tossing with butter (like I did), this will probably even out, since most pasta sauce has quite a bit of sodium.
Shelf-life for Truffle Ravioli with Parmigiano Reggiano
My ravioli expired approximately two months after purchase. However, once opened, the package says to consume within 3 days. Fortunately, there are two sealed compartments, which allowed me to eat one pound at a time. I ate one pound in December, and saved the other pound for January.
Price and Servings for Scoiattolo Italian Truffle Ravioli
The 2 pound package cost $10.89 at my local Costco, but it was on sale for 2.50 off, so my price was $8.39. Per pound, this is an excellent price. Since there are 8 servings per package (4 per pound), each serving costs $1.36 at the non-sale price.
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Author’s note: I wasn’t paid or compensated in any way for this review and I have no affiliation with Scoiattolo or Costco.
