Sausage and Ricotta Ravioli Filling

Italian addedDecember 2018

• 1 large white onion, quartered
• 3 cloves garlic
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed
• 4 ounces Italian sausage
• 2½ cups ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. Place onion and 3 cloves of garlic in a food processor. Process while drizzling in ¼ cup of olive oil, until smooth. Set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the sausage. Cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in onion mixture, reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Pour mixture into the food processor along with the ricotta cheese. Process until smooth, streaming more olive oil as necessary. Stir in paprika and cayenne, and season with salt and pepper to taste.