Jul 14 2026
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Ravioli Recipe

Inspired by Mario’s Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves4

ricotta cheese stuffed ravioli served with meatball and marinara sauce

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Ingredients

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Ravioli Dough

Ricotta Filling

Meatballs

Marinara Sauce

Method

Ravioli Dough

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and crack the eggs into the well. Using a fork, gradually mix the flour into the eggs until a shaggy dough forms.

  2. 2

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

Ricotta Filling

  1. 3

    Make the Filling

    In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg yolk, salt, black pepper, and chopped basil. Mix until well combined and creamy.

Meatballs

  1. 4

    Prepare the Meatballs

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until just combined. Form into golf ball-sized meatballs.

  2. 5

    Cook the Meatballs

    In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Marinara Sauce

  1. 6

    Make the Sauce

    In the same skillet, add more olive oil if necessary. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, chopped basil, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  2. 7

    Combine Meatballs

    Add the cooked meatballs back into the sauce and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Assemble Ravioli

  1. 8

    Roll the Dough

    After the dough has rested, roll it out on a floured surface until very thin. Use a ravioli cutter or a knife to cut into squares.

  2. 9

    Fill the Ravioli

    Place a teaspoon of the ricotta filling in the center of each square. Moisten the edges with water, then fold over to create a pocket and seal the edges tightly.

  3. 10

    Cook the Ravioli

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the ravioli for 3-4 minutes until they float to the surface. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Serve

  1. 11

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the ravioli topped with the meatballs and marinara sauce. Garnish with additional chopped basil and grated Parmesan if desired.

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