Valentine’s Ravioli with Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo
Overview
These heart-shaped ravioli are both charming and delicious! They are perfect for Valentine's Day- or any day you want to pamper someone special. The rich sun-dried tomato alfredo sauce pairs wonderfully with the adorable, pink ravioli, filled with a creamy ricotta cheese mixture.
Total Cook Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 4
Vegetarian
Bella Product Used:
Julienne Cut Sun Dried Tomatoes in Premium Oil with Italian Herbs 8.5 oz
Ingredients
Ravioli Pasta Dough
- 1 cup semolina flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp water
- 2 tsp beetroot powder
- Pinch of salt
Ricotta Filling
- ¾ cup ricotta
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg yolk
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 3 garlic cloves
Alfredo
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup finely diced Bella Sun Luci sun dried tomatoes
Directions
Ravioli Pasta Dough
- Begin by making your pasta dough.
- On a clean surface, form a well of flour and crack all three eggs into the center.
- Combine two teaspoons of water with two teaspoons of beetroot powder.
- Add salt and the beetroot mixture to the center of the well.
- Using a fork, whisk the eggs and gradually add flour.
- Once the dough forms, knead for 8-10 minutes.
- Wrap in plastic and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
Ravioli Filling
- In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella.
- Add an egg yolk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Mix everything until smooth.
- Stir in fresh basil and then use for the ravioli.
Ravioli Pasta Dough Continued
- Start boiling water.
- Divide into two portions. Roll out each portion thinly with a rolling pin or hand-crank pasta machine.
- Once the pasta is very thin, place one slice on top of your heart-shaped mold.
- Fill each center of the hearts with your ricotta filling.
- Lay another piece on top of the filled hearts, roll firmly with a rolling pin, and close each ravioli.
- Remove each ravioli from the mold and place aside until all of them are ready to be cooked.
- Cook each ravioli for 1-2 minutes or until they are floating.
Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir constantly.
- Add parmesan and stir until smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Add in Bella Sun Luci sun dried tomatoes.
- Let sauce lightly simmer until you are ready to serve.
Enjoy!

