Beet Heart Ravioli: Easy Ricotta and Thyme Delights at Home
Discover how to make delicious Beet Heart Ravioli filled with creamy ricotta and fragrant thyme, perfect for a special dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups beet puree
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the beet puree by steaming and blending fresh beets until smooth.
- In a bowl, combine beet puree, ricotta cheese, thyme, and egg to create the filling.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt, then create a well in the center and add olive oil and water until dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, then roll it out thinly.
- Cut out heart shapes from the dough and fill with the ricotta mixture, sealing the edges.
- Boil the ravioli in salted water until they float, then cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider sautéing garlic in olive oil before serving the ravioli.
- This dish pairs well with a light salad or white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 ravioli
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg