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Cozy Heart-Shaped Ravioli with Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce

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This cozy heart-shaped ravioli recipe features tender homemade pasta filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach mixture, served with a bright and flavorful homemade marinara sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners, romantic occasions, or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (250 g) ricotta cheese (whole-milk recommended)
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup (90 g) cooked spinach, squeezed dry and chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • A pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for marinara)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (for marinara)
  • 1 can (28 oz / 800 g) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Fresh basil leaves, a handful, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (for marinara)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (for marinara)

Instructions

  1. Make the pasta dough: On a clean surface, mound the flour and create a well in the center. Crack in the eggs, add olive oil and salt. Using a fork, gently whisk the eggs and gradually incorporate the flour from the edges. Knead the dough with your hands for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If sticky, sprinkle more flour. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix ricotta, Parmesan, chopped spinach, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Adjust seasoning. The filling should be creamy but firm enough to hold shape.
  3. Roll out the pasta: Cut dough into quarters. Roll one piece at a time on a floured surface to about 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) thickness or use a pasta machine on the second-thinnest setting. Keep other pieces covered.
  4. Assemble the ravioli: Place small spoonfuls (~1 teaspoon) of filling about 2 inches apart on pasta sheet. Brush around filling with water using a pastry brush. Lay another pasta sheet on top, press around filling to seal and remove air pockets. Use a heart-shaped cutter to cut ravioli. Press edges firmly to seal. Place ravioli on floured tray.
  5. Cook the ravioli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Gently drop ravioli in batches and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they float and are tender. Remove with slotted spoon and drain.
  6. Make the marinara sauce: Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (~1 minute). Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in fresh basil just before serving.
  7. Serve: Toss cooked ravioli gently in marinara sauce or spoon sauce over the top. Garnish with extra Parmesan and basil if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Resting the dough for 30 minutes relaxes gluten and makes rolling easier. Avoid overfilling ravioli to prevent leaks. Seal edges firmly and remove air pockets. Dust ravioli with flour or semolina to prevent sticking. Salt pasta water well for seasoning. Dough can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. Ravioli can be frozen uncooked on a tray before storing in bags.

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