Recipes

Easy Weeknight Beef Ravioli

Guest blog and recipe by Annie Siegried @annie_siegfried.

While many associate gut health with bland and restrictive diets, the truth is that nutritious meals can also be delicious and satisfying.

This tender beef ravioli with a luscious butter roasted tomato sauce, fresh basil, and parmesan is a dream come true. Picture tender pockets of pasta filled with seasoned ground beef, bathed in a luscious sauce crafted from ripe tomatoes and rich, creamy butter. The flavors intermingle effortlessly, creating a symphony of tastes that evoke warmth and comfort.

There's something incredibly comforting about homemade food. The aroma of a bubbling sauce can instantly transport you to a place of warmth and contentment. Sometimes we don’t want to spend an hour getting dinner on the table. But that doesn’t mean we want to skimp on flavor!

Making your own pasta sauce is actually super simple. It’s packed with flavor and so much better for you and your gut than buying the jarred sauces. You have so much more freedom and control when making your own as you can choose quality ingredients and refrain from unnecessary additions.

Protein-rich beef: Lean beef provides essential amino acids necessary for building and repairing tissues. Additionally, it contains iron, zinc, and vitamin B12, which are vital for overall health.

Tomatoes: Loaded with antioxidants, including vitamin C, beta-carotene, and lycopene, tomatoes are a powerhouse of nutrition. They are rich in fiber, which aids digestion and promotes regular bowel movements. Additionally, the water content of tomatoes helps prevent constipation and keeps the digestive system hydrated.

Butter: Butter adds such richness and depth to the tomato sauce, creating a velvety smooth texture. Opting for high-quality butter from grass-fed cows offers additional nutritional benefits compared to conventional butter. Grass-fed butter tends to have a higher concentration of beneficial nutrients, such as conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and omega-3 fatty acids.

Along with quality ingredients, the dish is further enriched with Just Thrive Probiotic & Antioxidant added to the tomato butter juices from the pan and drizzled over a pasta bowl serving.

Beef Ravioli with Butter Roasted Tomato Sauce

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes
Course: dinner
Diet: gluten free
Servings: 2

Ingredients:
Directions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Combine the butter, tomatoes and thyme sprigs in a baking dish in a single layer. Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  3. Roast for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir to fully coat the tomatoes in the butter.
  4. Return to the oven for 20–25 minutes.
  5. While the tomatoes roast, cook the ravioli. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water.
  6. Remove tomatoes from the oven, discard thyme sprigs, and stir in the garlic spread.
  7. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add roughly a third of the tomatoes to the skillet, then pour off the tomato juices from the baking dish.
  8. Add ¼ cup of the reserved cooking water and cook, stirring for 4–5 minutes.
  9. Slide the cooked ravioli into the pan, stir to coat, and simmer for about 3–4 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle the parmesan on top, stir to gently combine.
  11. Transfer the sauced ravioli to a serving dish.
  12. Spoon the remaining tomatoes on top of the ravioli.
  13. Garnish with chopped fresh basil. Mix the probiotic with the remaining tomato juices from the pan and drizzle over the serving.


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