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Beef Ravioli

Homemade Beef Ravioli is easier than you think. Fresh pasta, savory beef filling, and a rich tomato sauce make this a dinner worth sharing.

Homemade Beef Ravioli brings comfort and flavor in every bite. Fresh pasta, hearty filling, and simple tomato sauce come together beautifully.

Beef Ravioli

There’s something special about making pasta from scratch. It’s a little messy, takes a bit of time, and that’s exactly why it’s worth it. Beef ravioli is comforting, hearty, and perfect for weekends when you want a homemade dinner that feels like a treat. The filling is a mix of lean beef, veggies, and herbs, wrapped in soft pasta and finished with a simple tomato sauce.

Why you’ll love and enjoy Homemade Beef Ravioli

  • The sauce is rich, simple, and full of flavor.
  • You get soft, tender pasta made fresh in your own kitchen.
  • The beef and veggie filling is hearty but balanced.
  • It’s a dish that feels fancy without being complicated.
  • You can freeze extras for quick meals later.
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Classic Beef Ravioli with Tomato Sauce

Homemade Beef Ravioli is filled with lean beef, veggies, and herbs for a cozy dinner you’ll want again and again. Try it this weekend and see how satisfying fresh pasta can be.

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Beef Ravioli with Fresh Pasta and Tomato Sauce

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  • Author: EsmeSalon
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Refrigerator Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings depending on size 1x
  • Category: Pasta and Noodles
  • Method: Moderate

Description

Find out how to make homemade beef ravioli with fresh pasta, a hearty beef and veggie filling, and a simple tomato sauce.


Ingredients

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Pasta

Filling

  • 250 g lean beef mince
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup grated cabbage
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • Salt and pepper

Sauce

  • 4 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tin whole tomatoes with juice
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper
  • Grated cheese to serve

Instructions

Pasta Dough

  1. In a mixer with a dough hook, combine flour and a pinch of salt.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on medium speed. Drizzle in oil and mix until it forms a ball.
  3. Transfer to a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Wrap in cling film and chill 30 minutes.

Filling

  1. In a food processor, blitz carrots, cabbage, onion, garlic, and basil until finely chopped.
  2. Mix into beef mince along with eggs, breadcrumbs, flour, salt, and pepper.
  3. Chill filling until ready to use.

Shape Ravioli

  1. Cut the dough in half and cover the unused portion.
  2. Roll dough into thin sheets (about ⅛ inch) using a pasta machine.
  3. Place 1 tsp filling every 2 inches along one sheet. Brush edges with egg yolk.
  4. Place another sheet on top, press gently to remove air, then cut into squares or circles with a crimper.

Cook Ravioli

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook ravioli for 10–12 minutes, until they float to the top. Don’t overcrowd the pot.
  3. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Sauce

  1. In a pan, heat olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  2. Add fresh tomatoes and cook 2 minutes. Stir in canned tomatoes with juice and simmer until thick.
  3. Stir in butter, season with salt and pepper, and simmer 2 more minutes.

Serve

Top ravioli with sauce, sprinkle with cheese, and garnish with fresh herbs.


Notes

Prepared, tried, and tested by Joy

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Homemade beef ravioli is hearty, satisfying, and easier than you think. Fresh pasta, beef filling, and tomato sauce make it a recipe you’ll come back to. Would you try this for pasta night?

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How to Make Beef Ravioli from Scratch

Homemade beef ravioli is the kind of dish that makes dinner feel special. With fresh pasta, a hearty filling, and a simple tomato sauce, it’s comforting, flavorful, and perfect for family meals or weekend cooking projects.

Ravioli are commonly square, though other forms are also used, including circular and semi-circular.

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