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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

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Bella Product Used:

Julienne Cut Sun Dried Tomatoes in Premium Oil with Italian Herbs 8.5 oz

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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 

  1. Begin by making your pasta dough.
  2. On a clean surface, form a well of flour and crack all three eggs into the center. 
  3. Combine two teaspoons of water with two teaspoons of beetroot powder. 
  4. Add salt and the beetroot mixture to the center of the well. 
  5. Using a fork, whisk the eggs and gradually add flour. 
  6. Once the dough forms, knead for 8-10 minutes. 
  7. Wrap in plastic and let the dough rest for 30 minutes. 

Ravioli Filling 

  1. In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella. 
  2. Add an egg yolk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. 
  3. Mix everything until smooth.
  4. Stir in fresh basil and then use for the ravioli. 

Ravioli Pasta Dough Continued 

  1. Start boiling water. 
  2. Divide into two portions. Roll out each portion thinly with a rolling pin or hand-crank pasta machine. 
  3. Once the pasta is very thin, place one slice on top of your heart-shaped mold. 
  4. Fill each center of the hearts with your ricotta filling. 
  5. Lay another piece on top of the filled hearts, roll firmly with a rolling pin, and close each ravioli. 
  6. Remove each ravioli from the mold and place aside until all of them are ready to be cooked.
  7. Cook each ravioli for 1-2 minutes or until they are floating. 

Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce 

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
  2. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and stir constantly. 
  4. Add parmesan and stir until smooth.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. 
  6. Add in Bella Sun Luci sun dried tomatoes. 
  7. Let sauce lightly simmer until you are ready to serve. 

Enjoy! 

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