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basil & ricotta ravioli

basil & ricotta ravioli

Based on a recipe from Cooking Light

Wonton wrappers are the secret to these seemingly from-scratch pasta pillows.

Total Time 35 minutes
Author Rosemary Stelmach

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese (about 6 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated & divided (about 1 ounce)
  • 1/4 cup torn fresh basil, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 16 square wonton wrappers, divided
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 8 cups baby spinach (about 10 ounces)
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Combine ricotta, 3 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of the torn basil, lemon zest, 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon of the salt in a bowl.

  2. Arrange 8 of the wonton wrappers on a work surface (cover remaining wrappers to prevent drying). Moisten edge of the wrappers with the beaten egg. Place 1 tablespoon of the ricotta mixture in the center of each wrapper. Fold each wrapper in half forming a triangle, pressing well to seal the edges. Cover with a damp towel to prevent drying. Repeat the procedure with the remaining wonton wrappers, beaten egg, and ricotta mixture.

  3. Bring a large saucepan filled with water to a boil. Carefully add the prepared ravioli to the pan; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove ravioli with a slotted spoon.

  4. Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium; add sliced garlic, and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add the baby spinach and stir in the remaining 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Cook just until the spinach is wilted. Stir in the lemon juice.

  5. Divide the spinach mixture among 4 plates; top evenly with the ravioli, remaining 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese, remaining 2 tablespoons of torn basil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil.