SKEWERED RAVIOLI WITH CREAMY TOMATO DIPPING SAUCE

Skewered Ravioli with Creamy Tomato Dipping Sauce image

I wanted to make an easy appetizer with my favorite pasta, cheese ravioli, but didn't want the mess of frying. I used pesto and bread crumbs for a crust, and broiled them for a little crunch. -Rebecca, Guffey, Apex, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10 appetizers (1-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

20 refrigerated cheese ravioli
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

Cook ravioli according to package directions; drain and pat dry. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and cheese; set aside., Diagonally thread 2 ravioli onto each of 10 soaked wooden appetizer skewers; brush both sides with pesto. Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with bread crumb mixture. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until browned, 3-5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine marinara sauce and cream. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until heated through. Serve with ravioli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.