Wikipedia Article About Ravioli on Wikipedia Square or round pillows of egg pasta that have a filling consisting of ingredients such as cheese, meats, vegetables and seasonings. The pillows are formed with two layers of flat pasta, the first layer has a mound of filling placed on top of it and then the second layer is placed over the filling. The edges are then crimped to seal the filling in the pasta. Ravioli can be served with a sauce or it can be served with just butter, oil or cream. If ravioli is not available substitute cappelletti, pansotti or tortellini.