Raviolis a LA Napolitaine

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 ounces raw ham, sliced
• 3 pounds gravy beef
• 1 small knuckle of veal
• 1 old hen or 2 partridges
• 2 heads of celery, chopped
• 2 leeks, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 sprig thyme
• 1 sprig winter savory
• 1 bunch parsley
• 4 cloves
• 1 teaspoon mace
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns
• 1 large ladleful of broth

Directions

1. Butter the bottom of a small stockpot.

2. Add the sliced ham, gravy beef, knuckle of veal, and hen or partridges.

3. Add the chopped celery, leeks, and carrots.

4. Tie thyme, winter savory, and parsley into a faggot and add to the pot.

5. Add cloves, mace, and peppercorns.

6. Moisten with a large ladleful of broth.

7. Simmer until the flavors meld.