Homemade Sausage and Cheese Ravioli

Directions

Prepare the pasta dough:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the eggs and olive oil.

2. Use a fork to gradually incorporate the flour into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.

3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Make the filling:

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

2. In a bowl, combine the cooked sausage, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Roll out the pasta dough:

1. Divide the rested dough into smaller portions. Roll out each portion into a thin sheet using a rolling pin or pasta machine.

2. Place small spoonfuls of the filling evenly spaced on one sheet of pasta dough.

Assemble the ravioli:

1. Place another sheet of pasta dough on top of the filling. Press around each mound of filling to seal the edges.

2. Use a sharp knife or a ravioli cutter to cut out individual ravioli squares.

Cook the ravioli:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the ravioli and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until they float to the surface.

2. Remove the cooked ravioli with a slotted spoon and drain excess water.

Make the sauce:

1. In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer the sauce for about 10-15 minutes.

Serve:

1. Plate the cooked ravioli and spoon the tomato sauce over the top.

2. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.

3. Enjoy your homemade Italian sausage and cheese ravioli!