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Recession Ravioli

So we're all stuck on a bit of a budget these days, but it doesn't mean you can't still have good food to fill the table & keep the family satisfied without going into major debt.
After a few modifications I've managed to do a nice cheapie knock off of Ravioli, which not only serves 4 hungry bellies, but only costs around $3 in total.

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                                                                      (2 serves in pan)                                 (Kid's serve)




INGREDIENTS (this is for the super simple cheap version, will add modification hints at end)

Dough:

1 1/2 cups Plain flour
2 Eggs
1 Tbs water
*Extra flour for dusting

Filling:
1 small Onion
2 cloves Garlic
2 Sausages (I usually just get fat BBQ sausages, but if you have leftover seasoned snags, even better)
1 cup of Breadcrumbs


Sauce:
1 Can of diced Tomatoes (or if you only have whole tomato in the pantry, chop them yourself)

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Bowl x 2 (1 for mixing Dough, other for filling, or just wash the dough bowl when you're done)
Fork
Sharp knife x 2 (chopping veg, & for dough)
Stick Blender (Or regular blender if you have one, or just use your knife & chop like mad)
Chopping board
Pasta Machine (or rolling pin, but it will be harder to have consistent dough)
Gladwrap (Cling film or whatever you want to call the plastic stuff you put over food to keep it sealed and fresh)



Ok let's get started with the dough first, Throw your flour into a decent sized mixing bowl and make a well in the centre. Now crack your eggs into the well along with the water,

        

Now grab your fork and get ready for a bit of an arm workout. Whisk those eggs, gradually bringing in a little of the flour as you go.
When the mixture starts becoming dry, get your hands in there and work it until you have all of the flour combined to form a decent dough. It doesn't matter if it is a bit crumbly at this stage as long as it is combined.

 
    

Sprinkle some flour on your clean workbench and start kneading the dough until it is nice, firm and starting to have an almost elastic feel to it. Once your dough has come together. Wrap it in Clingwrap making sure you have it fully sealed and allow the dough to rest.