Homemade Italian Ravioli with Meat & Cheese Filling
Ingredients
- 2eggs
beaten
- 2tbs parsley
chopped
- 12 ozbeef chuck
ground
- 12 ozpork sausage
country style
- 16 ozricotta cheese
- 1 cparmesan cheese
grated
- 1tbs olive oil
extra virgin
- 1 tspkosher salt
- 1 cspinach leaves
baby spinach chopped.
- 14 oz.all-purpose flour
3 1/8 cups
- 4eggs
large
- 1tbs olive oil
extra virgin
- 1 tspkosher salt
Directions
For the meat ravioli filling
- 1
Fry the meat in olive oil until well browned. Drain the meat on paper towels
- 2
When the meat cools a little put it into a large bowl and mix in the chopped spinach. chopped parsley, beaten eggs and the rest of the ingredients, add salt and pepper to taste.
- 3
Put the filling into the food processor bowl and pulse several times until the mixture is fine.
- 4
Return the filling to the mixing bowl and refrigerate. (The filling is easier to work with when refrigerated.) The filling will give you enough for a double batch -- making about 90 - 100+ ravioli. The filling can be frozen.
The food processor method
- 1
Using the metal blade pulse the flour and salt together.
- 2
Lightly stir the eggs and olive oil in a measuring cup.
- 3
With the processor running, add the egg/oil mixture all at once through the feed tube until a ball is formed then pulse several times. The dough should be slightly sticky to the touch and should spring back when you press it.
- 4
Form the dough into a smooth ball and place on a dough board or tabletop and cover with a bowl for 30 minutes.
- 5
After 30 minutes you can make the dough into your preferred shape. This is a single batch --you'll need to double the dough to use up all of the filling.
Manual method
- 1
Sift flour and salt into a mixing bowl.
- 2
Gradually add eggs and oil to flour, mixing with a spoon. As the mixture becomes lumpy, begin to press together and knead with your hands. If mixture seems too dry and grainy, add one tablespoon of water at a time until the mixture holds together into a ball.
- 3
Remove dough from the mixing bowl and begin to knead dough for 2 minutes on a lightly floured dough board or table top.
- 4
Cover the dough with a bowl and let the dough rest for 30 minutes. Allowing the dough to rest will improve the texture of the dough.
To cook ravioli:
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water. You want your water as salty as the sea.
- 2
Add the ravioli in batches. About 10- 12 at a time. Don't overcrowd. Bring the water back to a gentle simmer and cook for about 3-4 minutes. If the ravioli is frozen, cook for an additional minute.
- 3
Remove with a slotted spoon or spider to a serving dish. Continue cooking the rest of the ravioli. Serve with your favorite sauce or just with extra-virgin olive oil, butter, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle with fresh herbs.
Homemade Italian Ravioli with Meat & Cheese Filling
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of the rich, comforting taste of authentic Italian ravioli without leaving your kitchen? This homemade meat and cheese ravioli recipe is your ticket to a truly special meal, proving that making your own pasta is incredibly rewarding.
What makes this recipe stand out is the incredibly flavorful meat and cheese filling, a perfect blend of ground beef chuck, savory pork sausage, creamy ricotta, and salty Parmesan. The addition of fresh spinach and parsley brightens the robust flavors. Crafting your own pasta dough is the real game-changer here, as every Italian dish is improved by a thousand percent with fresh pasta, delivering an unparalleled texture you simply can't buy.
Prepare for a deeply satisfying experience with these hearty, generously filled ravioli pockets. Each bite offers a harmonious combination of tender, fresh pasta and a rich, savory filling, where the robust beef and sausage are perfectly balanced by the smooth tang of ricotta and the sharp saltiness of Parmesan cheese. The subtle hints of fresh herbs cut through the richness, creating a wonderfully complex yet comforting main course. While the process involves a bit of effort, the exceptional taste and texture are well worth it, yielding a dish that tastes like it came straight from a traditional Italian kitchen.
Customization & Variations
You have plenty of room to make this recipe truly your own. Spice up the robust meat and cheese filling with a pinch of hot pepper flakes or minced garlic for an extra kick. Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese in place of or in addition to ricotta and Parmesan to tailor the flavor profile to your liking. Remember, the versatile pasta dough itself can be used for any number of pasta shapes, not just ravioli, allowing for creative exploration.
These homemade Italian ravioli are perfect for a cozy family dinner or an impressive gathering with friends. Serve them simply tossed with your favorite sauce, perhaps a classic marinara, to let the rich filling shine.