Shelly's Recipe

Meat Ravioli with Bolognese Sauce

Category: Pasta - Meat

Serves 4

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
½ lb ground beef
6 oz Italian sausage, skinned
1 cup red wine
18 oz can crushed tomatoes, chopped (ground)
1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (1/4 tsp dry)
1 tsp fresh sage, chopped (1/4 tsp dry)
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

24 beef-filled ravioli, cooked according to package directions
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded


HEAT oil in a large pan. Add celery, carrot, onion, garlic and cook about 5 minutes. Add meat and cook 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
DEGLAZE pan with wine; let reduce. Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients and stir. Simmer for about 1 hour.
PLACE cooked ravioli in a single layer in a large baking dish. Pour hot Bolognese sauce over ravioli. Place shredded mozzarella evenly over sauce.
PLACE ravioli in a broiler until cheese is melted and bubbly.
SERVE immediately.