Description
A comforting, hearty dish featuring cheese-filled ravioli in a rich, savory meat sauce made from ground beef and pork.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (beef/pork blend)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 16 oz cheese-filled ravioli (fresh or dried)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground meat in a skillet with olive oil, breaking it up until fully cooked and browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion to the meat and cook until soft. Stir in garlic, oregano, and basil; cook for 1 minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer covered on low for 15-20 minutes to thicken.
- Boil ravioli in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Toss drained ravioli into the sauce. Add pasta water if needed. Garnish and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze meat sauce separately for up to 3 months. Reheat gently with a splash of water to maintain texture. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F when reheating.