Meatball & Ravioli Malfatti Recipe
Cheese ravioli and meatballs with spinach and ricotta dumplings simmered in our pomodoro sauce and topped with parmesan, romano and mozzarella cheese
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Meatball & Ravioli Malfatti
Method
Cooking Instructions
Prepare the Meatballs
In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Cook the Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Make the Spinach-Ricotta Dumplings
In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, half of the grated Parmesan cheese, and salt. Mix until smooth. Form the mixture into small dumplings, about 1 inch in diameter.
Simmer the Ravioli and Dumplings
In the same skillet, add the pomodoro sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the cheese ravioli and spinach-ricotta dumplings. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the ravioli are tender.
Combine and Serve
Add the browned meatballs back into the skillet and gently stir to combine. Top with the remaining Parmesan, Romano, and mozzarella cheeses. Cover and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted. Serve hot.