CHEESE RAVIOLI (WITH HIDDEN VEGGIES TOO)
Our family has what we call "veggie night" a couple times a week, and I am always trying to come up with something the family will love (or atleast like) so that they don't come to hate veggie night. This is my newest creation. I got the idea for using squash in the pasta from seeing Alton Brown use squash to make gnocci (which I have also made and enjoyed several times). My daughter loved it, while my son was very reserved once he saw the spinach in the filling (which you can't even taste, sheesh.) My husband hasn't come home for his dinner break from work yet so his reaction remains to be seen but he loves the frozen cheese ravioli and this tastes a lot like it (only a lot healthier), so I am sure he will love this too. The seasonings of course should all be adjusted to your taste, these are just the amounts that suited us. The roasting of the squash can be done in advance either the same day or a few days before hand since it needs to cool anyway, or you can use canned pumpkin and skip the roasting step. And actually the ravioli can be done in advance and frozen, This would probably make a great OAMC meal. I did not include time to roast the squash in prep-time since this is meant to be something you'd do in advance.
Provided by DbKnadler
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Roast 2 small acorn squash at 350 degrees farenheit for 45 mins or until tender. Allow to cool to room temperature or until cool enough to handle.
- Meanwhile, chop/dice the yellow and red peppers, as well as the mushrooms and onion. Preheat a large skillet, add the olive oil and saute diced veg until tender.
- Add the diced tomatoes to a blender and blend until smooth then add blended tomatoes as well as tomato paste to the sauteing vegetables. Add the italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper, then taste and adjust seasoning accordingly. Add balsamic vinegar then taste again and adjust as needed. Cover and let simmer over low heat.
- Finely chop spinach and add to a medium bowl. Mix in 2 eggs, ricotta cheese, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In medium bowl add 2 1/2 cups flour and mashed squash (or 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin), mix until it starts to pull together, then turn out onto floured work surface and knead in enough of the remaining flour to make dough stiff but plyable. You want to be able to roll this thin without being too wet to where your hands will go through it, but you don't want it to be too dry to where it is going to crumble apart either.
- Divide dough in half and roll into 2 equal sized rectangles. Fold one of the rectangles of dough loosely in half then in half again and set aside. On the remaining rectangle of dough, drop filling by teaspoonfuls about an inch apart.
- Make an eggwash by beating one egg in a small bowl. Use a pastry brush to brush egg into visible surface of dough (in between each pile of filling and around the outside edges). Unfold second rectangle of dough and place directly on top of the first one being careful not to drag it across the filling piles. Smooth out any air bubbles and gently press seams between each pile of filling. Cut ravioli apart and use a fork to pinch edges together to seal.
- Drop one at a time into gently boiling water being careful not to drop directly on top of each other to prevent sticking. When they start to float (which won't be long), simmer another 1-2 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon. Cook in 2-3 batches if necessary.
- Serve sauce over ravioli and enjoy with freshly grated parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.3, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 143.4, Sodium 1410.9, Carbohydrate 83.7, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 10.5, Protein 22.7
CHEESE FILLED RAVIOLI WITH VEGETABLE SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet set over moderately low heat, heat the oil until it is hot. Add the onion, red pepper and fennel and cook the vegetables, covered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, garlic, herbs, cannellini beans, salt and pepper to taste and simmer the mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more. Stir in the basil or parsley.
- Meanwhile, cook the ravioli in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and transfer to a serving dish. Top with sauce. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan.
RAVIOLI WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by GratefulSea
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook ravioli according to package directions. Drain. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet heat the avocado or olive oil and the garlic. Add squash, tomatoes, chickpeas, thyme, and pepper. Cook on medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through. Add pasta and toss. Arrange spinach on each serving plate; top with pasta mixture. Makes 4 main-dish servings.
SUMMER VEGETABLE RAVIOLI
Great dish, make it all the time and not just in the summer. I eat this hot and sometimes cold. Always yummy. I do however occasionally add more broth just to keep it more wet for left overs. I have added in substitution suggestions that you can try. I got this recipe from a Pillsbury vegetarian book.
Provided by Faith77
Categories Summer
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook ravioli as directed on pkg.
- Drain; cover to keep warm.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes.
- Add zucchini, corn and broth; mix well.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender.
- Add tomatoes, basil and cooked ravioli; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated and slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
- If desired, add salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.2, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 108.7, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 6
EASY VEGGIE MARINARA RAVIOLI BAKE
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grate the carrots and zucchini using a food processor or a hand grater. Heat the oil in a large, oven-safe skillet or braiser with a lid over medium-high heat. Add the grated vegetables and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables have released their water and are soft and starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the marinara and ravioli and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat and sprinkle the mozzarella over the top. Cover and bake until the ravioli is cooked and the cheese is melty, about 20 minutes.
- Remove the cover. Change the oven to broil and broil until the cheese is golden and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the basil and Parmesan. Serve warm.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love