Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (225 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3 (Medium)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the eggs and olive oil and stir until the dough comes together.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- While the dough is resting, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
- Cook the sauce for 10-15 minutes, or until it has thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- When the dough has rested, divide it into two equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each piece of dough into a thin sheet.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out 16 heart shapes from each sheet of dough.
- Place a spoonful of the ground beef mixture in the center of each heart-shaped dough. Top with a sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ravioli and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- Remove the ravioli from the pot and drain them on paper towels.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Tender and flavorful ravioli with a heart-shaped design
- Savory ground beef filling with a rich tomato sauce
- Perfect for a romantic dinner or a special occasion
User Comments:
- "These ravioli were absolutely delicious! The dough was perfectly cooked and the filling was so flavorful."
- "I made these for my boyfriend on Valentine's Day and he loved them. They were so cute and romantic!"
- "These were the best ravioli I've ever had. The heart shape was a nice touch."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to knead the dough for long enough to make it smooth and elastic. This will help the ravioli hold together when they are cooked.
- If you don't have a heart-shaped cookie cutter, you can use a round cutter and cut out circles of dough. Then, fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together to form a half-moon shape.
- Serve the ravioli with your favorite pasta sauce.
