RAVIOLI AU GRATIN WITH HAM AND PEAS.

Ravioli Au Gratin with Ham and Peas. image

Provided by raymond spencer

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c grated parmesan cheese,divided
2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated four-cheese filled ravoili
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 large vidalia sweet onion,peeled and sliced
1 lb ham steak,cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 Tbsp margarine
1/4 c all purpose flour
2 c milk
1 Tbsp sea salt/black pepper
2 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 c shredded monterey jack cheese
1 c thawed frozen green peas
1 c panko bread crumbs

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.Grease a 11-x 7-inch baking dish.Add 1 cup parmesan cheese all over the baking dish.
2. Cook ravoili according to package directions;drain and transfer to a large bowl.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.Add sliced onion,saute for 5 minutes.Add ham steak pieces and saute again for 5 minutes more,or until the onion is tender and the ham is lightly browned.
4. Use a slotted spoon,transfer ham and onion mixture to the bowl with ravoili.
5. Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.Whisk in flour.Cook,whisking constantly,until the mixture is light golden brown,1 to 2 minutes.
6. Slowly whisk in milk,and bring to a boil;whisk vigorously to out any lumps.Whisk in sea salt/black pepper.Remove from heat,and slowly whisk in shredded sharp cheddar and monterey jack cheese and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese,until melted.
7. Pour the cheese sauce over ham and onion mixture and ravoili;stir in green peas.
8. Transfer to a prepared baking dish.Sprinkle with bread crumbs and remaining parmesan cheese on top.
9. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes,or until bubbly and golden brown.Serve warm.