Frightfully Delicious RAV-ear-IOLI Ear Ravioli
A creative Halloween dish featuring ear-shaped ravioli filled with ground beef and ricotta, served in a homemade marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
- Homemade pasta (or store-bought)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups homemade marinara sauce (or jarred)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Begin by preparing your homemade pasta dough (or use store-bought). Roll it out to your desired thickness, ideally about 1/16 inch thick.
- Cook the beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, cooking it until browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Be sure to drain excess grease.
- Mix the filling: In a bowl, combine the cooked beef with ricotta cheese. Stir well until fully mixed and set aside.
- Cut and shape the pasta: Cut the rolled-out pasta into strips. Use a small round cutter, glass, or ravioli mold to cut out circles. Place a teaspoon of the beef and ricotta mixture in the center of each circle.
- Seal the ravioli: Moisten the edges of each pasta circle with water, fold them over to create pockets, and press the edges firmly to seal.
- Make the sauce: In a pot, simmer your marinara sauce over low heat to warm it up. Add a little salt if needed.
- Cook the ravioli: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the ravioli and cook until they float to the surface (about 3-4 minutes). Drain carefully.
- Combine and serve: Gently toss the drained ravioli in the marinara sauce. Serve on plates with a drizzle of olive oil on top.
Notes
Avoid overfilling the ravioli, ensure edges are sealed well, and use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.