RAVIOLI WITH SPINACH

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My aunt would save leftover meat in the freezer until she had enough to make the filling. The dough should be made a day in advance, and the filling and the sauce can be made then. Allow about 2 hours to assemble and plan on putting them together several hours before cooking so they have time to dry.

Provided by Marialisa Calta

Categories     pastas, project, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 1h

Yield Six to eight servings as antipasto, about 100 ravioli

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 to 3 1/2 cups sifted flour
2 large eggs mixed with 1/2 cup water
2 1/2 cups of cooked, finely chopped meat, such as turkey, chicken, veal and beef, including at least one pork chop
1 egg, lightly beaten
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen spinach, cooked, well-drained and chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir 3 or 4 tablespoons of flour into the egg-and-water mixture. Place the 3 cups of flour on a working surface and make a well in the center. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the well, working the liquid into the flour as you go. Knead for at least 15 minutes. The dough should be so stiff that when you poke it with your finger it doesn't bounce back immediately. If the dough is still sticky, add some of the remaining flour as needed.
  • Cut the dough into two pieces, wrap in plastic wrap and chill overnight in the refrigerator.
  • In a large bowl, mix the meats with the egg. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a small saute pan, heat the 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and saute until soft. Add the well-drained, well-chopped cooked spinach and cook for a few minutes. Add the spinach mixture to the meat mixture and combine well.
  • To assemble the ravioli, using a rolling pin or pasta machine, roll out one of the halves of dough as thin as possible on a well-floured board. (Refrigerate the remaining dough until ready to use.) This should be almost paper thin; the thinner the ravioli, the better. Leaving a 2-inch strip of dough at the top, place a rounded half-teaspoon of filling at 1-inch intervals across the dough.
  • Fold the strip over; on the unfolded sides, cut around each mound of filling with a small, serrated pastry wheel. If the ravioli do not stay closed, moisten your finger with milk and press the edges together. Place on a clean, lightly floured dish towel while you make the rest of the ravioli.
  • Continue in the same manner until the dough is used up. The ravioli should rest uncovered at room temperature for several hours before cooking. Turn them once during this time.
  • Fill two large pots with about 5 quarts of salted water each. Bring to the boil. Place the ravioli gently in the pots and cook at a full boil for 10 to 15 minutes. When done, skim them from the pot with a slotted spoon and drain in a colander. Slide them onto a platter and serve with tomato sauce and grated Parmesan cheese.

Shahzaib Ashraf Tarar
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The ravioli were light and fluffy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Muaz Ahmad
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This ravioli dish was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making it again soon.


Jubayel Ahmed
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I thought the sauce was a bit too thin. I might try adding some cornstarch next time to thicken it up.


Samet Non
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The ravioli were a bit too salty for my taste.


Maryam Tariq
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I've made this ravioli dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Liyanage Ayesha
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and my family loved it.


Martynka Ogano
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my ravioli turned out gummy. I think I might have overcooked them.


anas Xalq
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This ravioli dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the delicate flavors.


Zeeshal Aslam
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I loved the creamy spinach filling in these ravioli. The sauce was also very flavorful.


Margaret Hammer
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be adding it to my regular rotation of recipes.


Salman Hashme
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The ravioli were a bit overcooked, but the filling was still tasty.


Theresa Onwumah
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This ravioli dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with a more flavorful sauce.


SABUR GBEMMIE KASSIM
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The ravioli were light and fluffy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Bad Boy's
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I used frozen spinach and it turned out great. I also added a little bit of garlic to the filling, which gave it a nice extra flavor.


Mosiea Kat
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My family loved this ravioli dish! The spinach filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.