AFGHANISTAN-STYLE LEEK-STUFFED RAVIOLI WITH YOGURT AND MEAT SAUCES

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directions

  • 1

    Prepare the Bolognese meat sauce according to the recipe and add the cinnamon and cumin to the sauce while it simmers

  • 2

    In a saute pan or skillet, heat the oil over medium heat

  • 3

    Add the chopped leek and saute until very tender, about 10 minutes

  • 4

    Season to taste with salt and pepper

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    Remove from the heat and set aside

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    In a bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, and 1/4 cup mint

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    Salt to taste and set aside

  • 8

    Make ravioli according to instructions for making filled pasta in the Making Pasta chapter

  • 9

    You can assemble ravioli as directed using the Popeil Ravioli Cutter for smaller shapes to make about 50 ravioli or by hand method to make larger shapes

  • 10

    After spooning on filling, be sure to brush the exposed bottom layer of dough with beaten egg before covering with the top layer of dough

  • 11

    Pinch the edges of the dough together to seal making sure to force out the air

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    Cook the ravioli until al dente

  • 13

    Do this in batches if necessary, then drain the pasta and toss with the melted butter

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    To serve, spoon a portion of the minted yogurt onto each plate

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    Top with ravioli and a dollop of the meat sauce over the top

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    Garnish with leek greens and mint leaves or oregano and serve immediately. VARIATION: Please note that you can substitute Won Ton or Chinese Egg Noodle pasta dough when making this recipe.

AFGHANISTAN-STYLE LEEK-STUFFED RAVIOLI WITH YOGURT AND MEAT SAUCES

ingredients

  • 1 full load of pasta dough made into ravioli
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 recipe Bolognese Meat Sauce (see page 45)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped leek, including green portion
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon minced or pressed garlic
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh mint
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • julienned leek, green portion only, for garnish
  • fresh mint leaves OR oregano for garnish

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