Delicious Meat and Spinach Filling for Homemade Ravioli

This recipe will teach you how to make a flavorful meat and spinach filling that is perfect for stuffing homemade ravioli. The combination of seasoned ground meat and sautéed spinach creates a delicious filling that pairs well with any type of pasta sauce. Whether you're making ravioli for a special occasion or just looking to jazz up your weeknight pasta, this recipe is sure to impress!

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground meat (beef, pork, or a combination)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground meat over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the meat and cook until the onion is translucent.
3. Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked meat mixture, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
5. Allow the filling to cool before using it to stuff the ravioli dough. Alternatively, you can refrigerate the filling for later use.
6. To stuff the ravioli, roll out the dough and cut it into squares. Spoon a small amount of filling onto each square, then fold the dough over to create a triangle. Press the edges to seal the ravioli.
7. Continue this process until all of the dough and filling have been used.
8. Cook the ravioli in a pot of boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
9. Serve the cooked ravioli with your favorite pasta sauce and enjoy!

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