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
- In a large skillet, cook the ground meat over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the meat and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked meat mixture, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Allow the filling to cool before using it to stuff the ravioli dough. Alternatively, you can refrigerate the filling for later use.
- 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.
- Continue this process until all of the dough and filling have been used.
- Cook the ravioli in a pot of boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- Serve the cooked ravioli with your favorite pasta sauce and enjoy!
