Best Easy Cheese Ravioli Recipes

EASY CHEESE RAVIOLI

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, basil, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Place 1 rounded teaspoon of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper.
• Brush the edges of a wonton wrapper lightly with water.
• Fold the wrapper in half, making sure all the filling remains inside.
• Seal the edges by pinching.
• Continue with the remaining filling and wrappers.
• Add salt to large pot of boiling water.
• Gently add the ravioli, and cook for about 3 minutes, or until tender, stirring gently.
• Meanwhile, in a small pot over low heat, cook the tomato sauce.
• Using a large slotted spoon, place the ravioli into 4 individual bowls.
• Pour the sauce over each serving, and garnish with the additional basil.

EASY BAKED CHEESE RAVIOLI WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Blanch the ravioli a few at a time in salted water for one or two minutes and drain on an oiled plate so they don't stick. They should not be cooked all the way.
• Pour 1 1/2 cups sauce into a 9 x 13" pan and line the spinach leaves over top. Place ravioli on top of spinach and top each ravioli with a slice of mozzarella. Spoon remaining sauce over top of cheese.
• Cover pan with plastic wrap and then cover with foil very tightly. You can stow this in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Bring to room temperature while you pre-heat the oven.
• Bake about 45 minutes to an hour or until the ravioli are hot throughout. Time depends on how big, or cold the ravioli are.
• When the ravioli are done just uncover for a few minutes and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and let melt in the oven, about 5 minutes. Watch it so it does not burn. Sprinkle with basil.
• Enjoy with garlic bread or bread sticks!

EASY RAVIOLI AND CHEESE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Combine spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, beef broth, and Italian dressing in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
• Add ravioli and toss to coat.
• Bake 50 minutes or until ravioli is tender.
• Top with cheese and let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

EASY CHEESE RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Boil and drain ravioli.
• Meanwhile heat small amount of olive oil in pan.
• Saute the peppers for a few minutes, then add garlic and saute until all is done to your liking.
• Remove from heat and toss with cooked ravioli. Add tomatoes and toss til mixed.
• Put on serving plate and top with grated parmesan and fresh ground black pepper.

EASY LOW-FAT CHEESE RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Mix first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place 1 rounded teaspoon filling in center of gyoza wrapper. Brush edge of gyoza wrapper lightly with water. Fold wrapper in half, enclosing filling completely. Pinch edges to seal. Transfer ravioli to baking sheet. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers. (Can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead; refrigerate.)
• Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Carefully add ravioli to pot. Cook until ravioli are just tender, stirring gently, about 3 minutes. Using large slotted spoon, transfer ravioli to bowls. Pour sauce over ravioli. Sprinkle each with 1/2 tablespoon cheese. Garnish with additional basil and serve immediately.