Jul 13 2026
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Homemade Ravioli Recipe

Inspired by Papa Frank's
Time2h
Serves4

Choice of Meat or Cheese

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Ingredients

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Pasta Dough

Method

Pasta Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a large bowl or on a clean surface, mix the flour and salt together. Make a well in the center and add the eggs and olive oil. Gradually incorporate the flour into the eggs using a fork until a dough forms.

  2. 2

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

Filling Preparation

  1. 3

    Prepare Meat Filling

    In a skillet, cook ground beef or pork over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat. Add ricotta, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let cool.

  2. 4

    Prepare Cheese Filling

    In a bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, egg yolk, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.

Ravioli Assembly

  1. 5

    Roll the Dough

    Divide the dough into four pieces. Roll out one piece into a thin sheet using a pasta machine or rolling pin. Keep the other pieces covered.

  2. 6

    Fill the Ravioli

    Place small spoonfuls of the filling (meat or cheese) onto one half of the rolled dough, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Moisten the edges with water, fold the dough over, and press to seal. Cut out individual ravioli using a knife or pasta cutter.

Cooking the Ravioli

  1. 7

    Boil the Ravioli

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ravioli and cook for 3-5 minutes or until they float to the top. Remove with a slotted spoon.

  2. 8

    Prepare Sauce (Optional)

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Serve the ravioli hot, with the optional sauce drizzled over them.

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