✨ Recipe Ingredients
1/4 cup Ricotta Cheese
4 slices Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cup ground Italian Sausage (cooked and browned)
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder (omit fort strict carnivore)
2 tablespoons Parmesan (grated)
3/4 teaspoon Italian Seasoning ( (omit fort strict carnivore)
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to 375°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Cut the mozzarella cheese slices in half and place them on the lined baking sheet.
Step 3
Bake for 5-6 minutes until melted.
Step 4
While they bake, mix the ricotta, the cooked ground sausage, and the garlic & Italian seasoning.
Step 5
Remove the cheese from the oven and let it cool for 1-2 minutes. Place scoops of the ricotta mixture on each of the melted cheese slices and fold them in half. Enjoy!
💡Tips
1. Cooking the Italian Sausage
When browning the Italian sausage for the filling, take the time to cook it thoroughly and break it into small, even pieces.
This ensures that the filling has a consistent texture and that there are no large chunks of meat that might tear the cheese wrapper. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to break up the sausage as it cooks.
If you find that your sausage is releasing a lot of fat as it cooks, you might want to drain some of it off before mixing it into the filling. This can help prevent your ravioli from becoming too greasy.
2.Experimenting with Variations
While the recipe is delicious as is, don’t be afraid to experiment with different variations. You could try different types of ground meat in the filling, such as beef, chicken, or even lamb. Each will give a unique flavor to the dish.
You can also play around with the seasonings. For example, you might add some red pepper flakes for heat, or use herbs like basil or oregano for a different flavor profile.
