Name: Ukrainian Ricotta Vareniki
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1/2 onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup flour; 1/4 tsp paprika

A traditional Ukrainian dish of dumplings filled with ricotta cheese, served with a meat and cheese sauce.

Method

In a bowl, mix flour, water, and salt to form a dough. Knead for 5 minutes, then let rest for 30 minutes.
Roll out the dough and cut into small circles. Fill each with ricotta cheese and sour cream mixture.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the vareniki for 3-4 minutes until they float.
In a separate pan, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add milk, flour, paprika, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve the vareniki with the meat and cheese sauce on top.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.