Hand Made Ravioli Recipe
choose either meat or cheese filled with choice of signature sauce
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Ingredients
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Dough
Meat Filling
Cheese Filling
Signature Sauce
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Create a well in the center and crack the eggs into it. Using a fork, whisk the eggs, gradually incorporating the flour until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Meat Filling Preparation
- 2
Prepare Meat Filling
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Cheese Filling Preparation
- 3
Prepare Cheese Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, cooked spinach, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and set aside.
Signature Sauce Preparation
- 4
Assembling and Cooking Ravioli
- 5
Roll and Cut Dough
After the dough has rested, roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/16 inch thickness. Cut into squares (about 3 inches each).
- 6
Fill Ravioli
Place a teaspoon of the meat filling or cheese filling in the center of half of the squares. Moisten the edges with water and cover with the remaining squares, pressing to seal.
- 7
Cook Ravioli
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the ravioli and cook for about 4-5 minutes until they float to the surface. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- 8
Serve
Plate the cooked ravioli and drizzle with the prepared signature sauce. Garnish with additional basil or Parmesan, if desired.