Beef Ravioli With Bacon Butter Sauce Recipe 415

BEEF RAVIOLI WITH BACON BUTTER SAUCE RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• 1. Add 6 quarts of water, about 2 Tbs. of salt, and 2 Tbs. of olive oil to a pot.2. Bring the pot of water to a boil.3. While the water is heating up, sauté the bacon in a medium-size pan over medium heat. Tip- This recipe works best if the bacon is not crispy!4. Add the butter to the pan and let it melt until it begins to foam.5. Add the sage leaves to the pan and lower the heat to the lowest setting. Tip- use low heat when cooking with butter because it cooks quickly and can burn.6. When the pot of water is boiling, lower the heat until the water is just simmering. Tip- Unlike other pastas, ravioli should never be cooked in boiling water.7. Add the beef ravioli to the simmering water and cook for five minutes. Tip- The ravioli is ready when it begins to float and the pasta has turned a light beige color. It is best to try it to see if it is ready.8. Drain the ravioli and add them to the pan with the bacon and butter sauce.9. Coat the ravioli with the sauce and sprinkle with some salt and pepper, to taste.10. Add 1 tablespoon of parmesan.11. Serve the ravioli and top each plate with the left over parmesan and parsley. This can be modified to taste.12. Enjoy!Spice it up- You can play with many of the ingredients here. If you find cubed pancetta, use that instead of bacon to make the dish truly Bergamese. You can make your own ravioli but consider using veal instead of beef. If you have several options for parmesan and are willing to spend a little more, go for the Italian Grana Padano or the Parmigiano Reggiano and shave it yourself. These cheeses have a very strong bite and are worth the price!

BEEF RAVIOLI

Steps:

• For the filling: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is cooked and the onion is tender. Drain off any excess grease. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the parsley, cheese, and salt. Mix well then stir in the egg. Transfer the beef mixture to a covered container and refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the recipe. For the dough: Place the flour in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the eggs, water, oil, and salt. Mix until a stiff dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll out one piece of dough on the floured surface to form a 12x8-inch rectangle. Lightly score a grid of 24 2-inch squares with a knife. Place a teaspoon of the beef filling in the center of each square. Roll out a second piece of dough to a 12x8-inch rectangle. Carefully place on top of the first sheet of dough. Press the dough down around the filling and edges to seal. Carefully cut the dough into squares around each mound of filling. Seal the edges as needed of each piece. Place the ravioli on a kitchen towel in a single layer and let dry for 30 minutes. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. While the ravioli is drying, prepare the marinara sauce: Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is soft. Stir in the sugar, basil, salt, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cover the saucepan and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. To cook the ravioli: Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the ravioli and cook, stirring just to keep the pieces from sticking. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a strong simmer. Cook about 5 minutes or until al dente. Drain well. Place the cooked ravioli in individual serving bowls. Top with the marinara sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired.

BEEF RAVIOLI IN BASIL-CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare ravioli in a large Dutch oven according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
• Melt 2 T. butter in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and next 3 ingredients; saute over medium-high heat 6 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Stir in diced tomatoes and green chiles, basil, and cream; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese; add salt. Stir in ravioli, tossing to coat.

BACON STUFFED RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
• Place a baking rack into a baking dish, and lay the bacon slices out flat onto the rack. Cover the bacon with another flat baking dish or other flat, heavy heatproof surface such as a baking sheet.
• Bake the bacon in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes; retain 1/4 cup of the drippings. Allow bacon to cool, then chop finely.
• In a bowl, thoroughly mix the chopped bacon with ricotta, mozzarella, and 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese. Place 1 rounded teaspoon of filling into the center of a wonton wrapper on a work surface; dip your finger in a little water, and moisten the edge of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper over the filling, matching points to make a triangular ravioli, and gently squeeze any air out of the little package. Press the edges down to seal the ravioli, and lay the finished ravioli onto the prepared baking sheet. Store finished ravioli in freezer after you make them, to prevent bottoms from becoming soggy.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and add the ravioli, a few at a time, stirring to prevent sticking. Gently boil the ravioli until they float to the top and become tender, 3 to 5 minutes; remove to a serving dish with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
• While ravioli are cooking, melt butter and bacon drippings together in a saucepan over medium heat, and whisk in cream cheese until smooth. Whisk in the milk, a little at a time, the remaining 2/3 of the package of shredded Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a bare simmer, and cook gently until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth, whisking constantly. Whisk in about 1/3 cup of the pasta water, or to desired consistency. Serve the ravioli topped with the sauce.

EASY HOMEMADE BEEF AND RICOTTA RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Place the ground beef, onion, and garlic into a skillet over medium heat, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Cook the beef until browned, about 10 minutes, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Drain off excess fat.
• Mix the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, and ground beef mixture in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper lightly dusted with flour.
• To make the ravioli, lay out 15 wonton wrappers on a lightly floured work surface. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into the center of each wonton wrapper. Dip your index finger into the beaten egg yolk, and smear a light coating of yolk all around the edge of the wonton wrapper. Place an unfilled wrapper on top of the filling, and press the two wrappers lightly together. Pick up the ravioli gently in your hand, and pinch the edges together tightly, squeezing out all the air. Seal and crimp the edges with a fork. Place the filled ravioli onto the parchment paper. Use immediately or freeze.