🎉 Introduction
When Valentine’s Day calls for something truly special, homemade pasta is one of the most romantic meals you can make. These Ricotta and Sage Filled Beetroot Ravioli Hearts are as beautiful as they are delicious, combining vibrant color, delicate flavors, and thoughtful presentation. The naturally rich beetroot dough creates a stunning pink-red hue, making these heart-shaped ravioli perfect for celebrating love through food.
Inside each ravioli is a creamy ricotta filling gently scented with sage, creating a balance that feels elegant, comforting, and refined. This dish is ideal for a Valentine’s Day dinner, an anniversary meal, or any moment when you want to impress with something handcrafted and meaningful.
If you’re looking for a romantic pasta recipe, a Valentine’s Day dinner idea, or a restaurant-style vegetarian dish made at home, these beetroot ravioli hearts deliver beauty, flavor, and emotion on one plate.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Food processor or blender
- Rolling pin or pasta machine
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
- Sharp knife
- Fork
- Baking tray
- Clean kitchen towel
- Large pot
- Slotted spoon
🛒 Ingredients
For the Beetroot Pasta Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cooked beetroot, finely puréed
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Ricotta and Sage Filling
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh sage leaves
- Grated hard cheese
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Beetroot Dough
In a bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the beetroot purée and egg. Mix until a rough dough forms. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Wrap the dough in a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes. Resting helps relax the dough and makes rolling easier.
Step 2: Make the Ricotta and Sage Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped sage, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 3: Roll the Pasta Dough
Divide the rested dough into two portions. Roll each portion thinly using a rolling pin or pasta machine until you can almost see through it.
Lay one sheet flat on a lightly floured surface.
Step 4: Fill the Ravioli
Place small spoonfuls of the ricotta filling evenly spaced on the pasta sheet. Lightly brush around the filling with water.
Cover with the second pasta sheet. Gently press around each filling mound to remove air.
Step 5: Cut Heart Shapes
Using a heart-shaped cutter, cut out the ravioli. Press the edges firmly with your fingers or a fork to seal completely.
Place the ravioli on a floured tray and cover with a cloth while you finish the rest.
Step 6: Cook the Ravioli
Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Add the ravioli in batches and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
Remove carefully with a slotted spoon.
Step 7: Prepare the Butter Sage Finish
In a pan over low heat, melt the butter. Add fresh sage leaves and let them gently infuse the butter for 1–2 minutes.
Step 8: Serve
Arrange the ravioli hearts on plates. Spoon the sage butter over the top and finish with grated hard cheese. Serve immediately.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 2–3 plates
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Rest Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: About 1 hour 25 minutes
Perfect for an intimate Valentine’s Day dinner.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Storage
- Uncooked ravioli can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours
- Cooked ravioli are best enjoyed fresh
Freezing
- Freeze uncooked ravioli on a tray, then transfer to a container
- Freeze for up to 1 month
Reheating
- Reheat gently in butter over low heat
- Avoid microwaving to preserve texture
🥄 Variations
- Cheese Blend Filling: Mix ricotta with another mild cheese
- Herb Twist: Add parsley or chives to the filling
- Nutty Finish: Sprinkle crushed nuts before serving
- Lemon Touch: Add a little zest to the filling
- Mini Hearts: Use a smaller cutter for appetizer portions
❓ 10 FAQs
- Does beetroot flavor dominate the pasta?
No, it’s mild and slightly sweet. - Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes, refrigerate up to 24 hours. - Is this dish vegetarian?
Yes, it’s completely vegetarian. - Do I need a pasta machine?
No, a rolling pin works well. - How thin should the dough be?
Thin enough to see light through it. - Can I use dried sage?
Fresh sage is recommended for best flavor. - Why seal the ravioli well?
To prevent filling from leaking while cooking. - Is this suitable for Valentine’s Day?
Perfectly—both romantic and elegant. - Can I double the recipe?
Yes, it scales well. - What makes this dish special?
Its heart shape, vibrant color, and creamy filling.
🏁 Conclusion
These Ricotta and Sage Filled Beetroot Ravioli Hearts are more than just a meal—they’re a heartfelt expression of love through food. With their striking color, delicate filling, and elegant presentation, they turn Valentine’s Day dinner into an unforgettable experience.
Whether you’re cooking for a partner or celebrating love in all its forms, this dish brings warmth, beauty, and romance to the table.
Ricotta and Sage Filled Beetroot Ravioli Hearts – A Romantic Valentine’s Day Pasta
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the beetroot purée and egg. Mix until a rough dough forms. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Wrap the dough in a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes. Resting helps relax the dough and makes rolling easier.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped sage, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Divide the rested dough into two portions. Roll each portion thinly using a rolling pin or pasta machine until you can almost see through it.
- Lay one sheet flat on a lightly floured surface.
- Place small spoonfuls of the ricotta filling evenly spaced on the pasta sheet. Lightly brush around the filling with water.
- Cover with the second pasta sheet. Gently press around each filling mound to remove air.
- Using a heart-shaped cutter, cut out the ravioli. Press the edges firmly with your fingers or a fork to seal completely.
- Place the ravioli on a floured tray and cover with a cloth while you finish the rest.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Add the ravioli in batches and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- Remove carefully with a slotted spoon.
- In a pan over low heat, melt the butter. Add fresh sage leaves and let them gently infuse the butter for 1–2 minutes.
- Arrange the ravioli hearts on plates. Spoon the sage butter over the top and finish with grated hard cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
No, it’s mild and slightly sweet. Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes, refrigerate up to 24 hours. Is this dish vegetarian?
Yes, it’s completely vegetarian. Do I need a pasta machine?
No, a rolling pin works well. How thin should the dough be?
Thin enough to see light through it. Can I use dried sage?
Fresh sage is recommended for best flavor. Why seal the ravioli well?
To prevent filling from leaking while cooking. Is this suitable for Valentine’s Day?
Perfectly—both romantic and elegant. Can I double the recipe?
Yes, it scales well. What makes this dish special?
Its heart shape, vibrant color, and creamy filling. 🏁 Conclusion These Ricotta and Sage Filled Beetroot Ravioli Hearts are more than just a meal—they’re a heartfelt expression of love through food. With their striking color, delicate filling, and elegant presentation, they turn Valentine’s Day dinner into an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re cooking for a partner or celebrating love in all its forms, this dish brings warmth, beauty, and romance to the table.
