Red Beet Ravioli Hearts
Red Beet Ravioli Hearts are a stunning culinary creation that elevates any dining experience. These vibrant, heart-shaped ravioli are filled with a luscious blend of roasted beets, creamy ricotta, and savory Parmesan cheese. Topped with a fragrant sage butter sauce, this dish is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions, these ravioli will leave your guests impressed and craving more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting/Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pasta dough
- 1 cup roasted beets (about 2 medium beets)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg yolk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 fresh sage leaves
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap beets in foil and roast for about an hour until tender. Cool, peel, and chop.
- In a mixing bowl, combine roasted beets with ricotta, Parmesan, egg yolk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Roll out pasta dough to about 1/16 inch thickness and cut into heart shapes.
- Place a teaspoon of filling on one half of each heart, moisten edges with water, fold over, and seal.
- Boil ravioli in salted water until they float (about 2 minutes).
- For the sauce, melt butter in a skillet with sage leaves until fragrant; add lemon juice before serving.
- Serve ravioli drizzled with sage butter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 ravioli (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg