Keto Homemade Ravioli w Spinach and Red Sauce Recipe

Gluten Free
Lunch
Main Dishes
Quick Easy
Vegetarian
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Keto Homemade Ravioli w Spinach and Red Sauce
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Description

Imagine delicate, handmade pasta, crafted into tender ravioli pillows and filled with a luscious, creamy cheese mixture. This isn't your everyday quick meal, but rather a rewarding culinary project for when you have a little more time and a desire to create something truly special. The pasta dough, rolled thin and supple, encases a light yet rich filling that melts in your mouth with each bite.

These ravioli can be gently pan-fried in butter or oil to achieve a delightful golden crispness, adding a textural contrast to the soft interior. A vibrant, creamy red sauce complements the ravioli beautifully, its richness balanced by a generous handful of fresh spinach. The spinach not only adds a pop of color but also introduces a subtle earthy note and a pleasant textural element to the dish.

This recipe is perfect for a weekend cooking adventure, and the fruits of your labor can be enjoyed for days to come. Any leftover ravioli freeze remarkably well, making them ideal for future meals. Whether you intentionally freeze a batch for later use or find yourself with extra dough that has become too firm, remember to thaw it properly in the refrigerator.

Avoid thawing at room temperature, which can result in a sticky, unmanageable mess. Planning ahead will ensure the dough reaches the perfect consistency for working with. Consider using the preparation time to make a large batch of ravioli.

Once filled, shaped, and frozen, they can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of weeks, ready to be transformed into a satisfying meal at a moment's notice. Preparing the red sauce and cooking the ravioli takes just minutes, making it a convenient option for those busy weeknight dinners. You can also enjoy this homemade pasta as a quick and satisfying lunch when you have pre-made ravioli waiting in the freezer.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
1 h 5 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
1 h 15 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 Ravioli serving
C
Calories
380 Kcal

C
Carbs
10 g
Fi
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
5 g

P
Protein
15 g

C
Fats
30 g
Saturated Fats 15 g
Unsaturated Fats 10 g

Cholestrol 80 mg
Sodium 400 mg
Potassium 300 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Almond flour
    Almond flour
    1 cup
    2.
    Baking Aids Xanthan Gum
    Baking Aids Xanthan Gum
    2 tsp
    3.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.25 tsp
    4.
    Apple cider vinegar
    Apple cider vinegar
    0.5 tbsp
    5.
    Raw egg
    Raw egg
    1 large
    6.
    Water
    Water
    0.5 tbsp
    7.
    Ricotta cheese, whole milk
    Ricotta cheese, whole milk
    1 tbsp
    8.
    Sour cream
    Sour cream
    2 tsp
    9.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.25 tsp
    10.
    Beef broth
    Beef broth
    0.75 cup
    11.
    Tomato paste
    Tomato paste
    2 tbsp
    12.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.25 tsp
    13.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    0.13 tsp
    14.
    Oregano, dried
    Oregano, dried
    0.25 tsp
    15.
    Basil, dried
    Basil, dried
    0.25 tsp
    16.
    Thyme, dried
    Thyme, dried
    0.13 tsp
    17.
    Garlic powder
    Garlic powder
    0.13 tsp
    18.
    Onion powder
    Onion powder
    0.13 tsp
    19.
    Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
    Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
    0.13 tsp
    20.
    Cream Heavy Whipping
    Cream Heavy Whipping
    2 tbsp
    21.
    Butter, unsalted
    Butter, unsalted
    1 tbsp
    22.
    Spinach
    Spinach
    1 oz
    23.
    Olive Oil
    Olive Oil
    4 tsp

Instructions

    1.
    Sift together almond flour, xanthan gum, and salt, and add them to a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. Quickly mix in the apple cider vinegar. At a slower speed, mix in the egg and then the water. Once the dough forms into a sticky paste, transfer it to a sheet of plastic wrap. Wrap the dough and flatten it into a thin rectangular shape so it chills quickly. Chill the dough in your refrigerator for 1 hour or in the freezer for 20-30 minutes.
    2.
    While the dough is chilling, make the ravioli filling by whisking together ricotta, sour cream, and salt. At your discretion, you can add other seasonings, such as pinches of onion and garlic powder. When the dough has chilled, roll it into a thin sheet between two pieces of parchment paper. Get the dough as close to ⅛” thin as possible - it shouldn’t be transparent, but you may be able to see your hand through the dough. Slice the dough vertically into two short halves. Use a spoon to place 1-teaspoon portions of ravioli filling equal distances apart from each other on one half of the dough.
    3.
    Use the parchment paper under the dough to help you lift the empty half up and over the other half with the filling on it. Gently press the dough with your fingers around the pockets of filling and along the edges to help the dough settle in place. Cut approximately 3” squares around the filling, trimming the dough where necessary. There should be little to no leftover trimmings, so use any to fill in any empty spaces or to fix misshapen ravioli. Now, use a fork to carefully seal the edges of the ravioli so the filling cannot escape.
    4.
    Place the ravioli in your freezer to chill for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, make the red sauce by heating beef broth, tomato paste, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes together in a pot until the broth is simmering. Stir until the tomato paste emulsifies with the broth, then stir in heavy cream. Bring the sauce to a simmer again, and stir in the butter until it’s melted. Tear spinach into pieces with your hands before adding them to the sauce and stirring the pieces in.
    5.
    Allow the sauce to bubble over low heat as it reduces down into a thickened red sauce. Once done, you can set it aside from the heat to cool off. While the sauce is reducing, begin heating the olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat on the stove. Once the oil is hot, place the flat side of the ravioli down in the pan. Cook the ravioli on one side until they’re toasted and golden, adjusting the heat as necessary. Flip the ravioli and fry them in the oil on the other side, reducing the heat. Serve the cooked ravioli with warm red spinach sauce.