Best White Bean Ravioloi Recipes

WHITE BEAN RAVIOLI WITH BALSAMIC BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• In a blender, puree together the beans, egg, vinaigrette, cheese and Italian seasoning.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Meanwhile, working in batches so wrappers don't dry out, lay out 6-8 wonton wrappers.
• Place 1/2 tablespoon of bean mixture in center of each.
• Moisten two edges of wonton with your finger dipped in water.
• Fold wrapper in half to form a triangle.
• Press edges together to seal.
• Repeat with remaining wonton wrappers and filling.
• Drop ravioli into water and cook for 3-4 minutes until they float to the surface of the water.
• For the sauce, melt butter in large skillet over medium high heat.
• Cook until it just begins to brown and give off a nutty aroma.
• Turn off heat and add vinaigrette.
• Use a slotted spoon to remove ravioli from water and add to butter sauce.
• Toss until all ravioli are coated.

ARTICHOKE AND WHITE BEAN RAVIOLI WITH FRESH GREEN PEA SAUCE, PIQUILLO PEPPER-BLACK OLIVE RELISH AND RICOTTA SALATA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until soft. Add the sliced artichokes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the beans and horseradish, stir to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste. Lay a sheet of pasta dough on a lightly floured work surface and distribute a heaping teaspoon-sized portion of the filling at least 2 inches apart. Use your fingertip or a brush to moisten the edges of the pasta sheet with the egg wash. Carefully place a second sheet of the pasta dough on top of the first and press with your fingertips to separate the rows of filling. Repeat with the remaining dough. With a ravioli cutter or pastry wheel, cut along straight lines of the vertical and horizontal to form each ravioli square. Press the edges closed with your fingertips to seal well.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully drop in the ravioli and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain and serve immediately.
• For the Green Pea Sauce: Place peas and vegetable stock in a medium saucepan and cook until peas are very soft. Place mixture in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain back into the pan and bring to a simmer. Cook until the mixture has thickened slightly. Season with coriander, lemon zest, cilantro and salt and pepper to taste.
• For the Piquillo Pepper-Black Olive Relish: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and season with pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes
• To Assemble: Place 5 ravioli in each bowl. Ladle green pea sauce over the ravioli, garnish with ricotta salata and cilantro.

RAVIOLI WITH TOMATOES, WHITE BEANS, AND ESCAROLE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions, omitting fat and salt if the directions say to use them.
• Combine beans, tomatoes, basil, oregano, and red pepper in a large saucepan.
• Bring to a boil; stir in greens.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 minutes or until the greens are wilted.
• Stir in pasta and water; cook one minute or until heated through.
• Sprinkle with cheese.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH WHITE BEANS AND FRESH RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and diced red peppers. Cook until soft. Add broccoli rabe and stir until wilted. Combine with drained beans, chicken stock, white wine and red pepper flakes. Cook ravioli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling water cook ravioli until soft. Drain and serve pasta with sauce and Parmesan cheese.