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Beet Heart Shaped Ravioli

Prep Time2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time2 hours 18 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Beet, heart-shaped, Pasta, Ravioli, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Dinner
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • heart shaped cookie cutter

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup beet puree
  • Filling:
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • ¾ cup parmesan freshly grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine flour, eggs, and beet puree until shaggy dough forms.
  • Turn shaggy dough out onto a floured surface and need until soft elastic dough forms.
  • Cover dough in plastic wrap and let rest for 2 hours.
  • While the dough is resting, in a small bowl mix together ricotta, parmesan, salt, and pepper until combined.
  • Place in the fridge until ready to use.
  • Once dough has rested, cut into four pieces, and roll into sheets ¼ inch thick.
  • Lightly press the heart cookie cutter to one sheet of rolled dough to see where to place filling.
  • Shape filling in each lightly pressed heart shape.
  • Using your finger or a brush, light brush water around the filling.
  • Lay a second sheet of dough on top, and press around the filling to release any air gaps.
  • Using your heart shaped cookie cutter cut out each ravioli.
  • Once all cut, place raviolis in boiling water for 2-3 minutes or until they float.
  • Toss with olive oil and freshly grated parmesan.

Notes

Notes: To make beet puree, boil one cut up beet in water for 15 min. Add to a food processor or blender and puree.