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Meat Ravioli with Tomato Sauce

17/11/2023

Meat ravioli with tomato sauce is a classic of Italian cuisine. Here I will provide a simple and tasty version of this recipe.

Ingredients

For the ravioli:

  • 300 g of “00” flour
  • 3 medium eggs
  • Salt to taste

For the filling:

  • 200 g of ground meat (veal or a mix of veal and pork)
  • 50 g of chopped prosciutto
  • 30 g of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 small egg
  • Nutmeg to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the tomato sauce:

  • 500 g of peeled tomatoes
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Fresh basil to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil to taste

Preparation

For the ravioli:

  1. In a bowl, place the flour and make a well in the center.
  2. Break the eggs inside and add a pinch of salt.
  3. Using a fork, start to beat the eggs gradually incorporating the flour.
  4. Knead with your hands until you acquire a smooth and homogeneous dough.
  5. Wrap the dough in cling film and let it rest for 30 minutes.

For the filling:

  1. In a bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped prosciutto, Parmesan cheese, the egg, and a pinch of nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix well until you have a homogeneous mixture.

To assemble the ravioli:

  1. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin or a pasta machine to get a thin sheet.
  2. Place small amounts of filling on the sheet, spaced apart.
  3. Cover with another sheet and press firmly around the filling to seal the ravioli.
  4. Cut out the ravioli with a pastry wheel or a cutter.

For the tomato sauce:

  1. In a frying pan, sauté the garlic clove in extra virgin olive oil.
  2. Add the peeled tomatoes and cook over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Crush the tomatoes as they cook to break them down and cook the sauce.
  4. Add salt, pepper, and fresh basil towards the end of cooking.

Cooking and serving:

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook the ravioli for about 3-4 minutes or until they float to the surface.
  3. Drain the ravioli and dress them with the tomato sauce.
  4. Serve hot with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Trivia

Ravioli is a dish with a long tradition in Italy, and each region has its own variant with different fillings. Homemade pasta has always been a sign of celebration and family conviviality. The tomato sauce, introduced in Europe after the discovery of America, has perfectly integrated into Italian cuisine, becoming one of the bases for many recipes.

Meat Ravioli with Tomato Sauce