Pan-Fried Spinach Ravioli - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    16 ounces spinach
    5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    1 onion, finely chopped
    4 ounces chive & onion cream cheese or 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
    1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
    salt and pepper
    1 -2 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
    48 wonton wrappers (from a 12-ounce package)
    1 1/2 cups store-bought tomato sauce & mushrooms, warmed, for serving
    chopped parsley, for sprinkling
Preparation
    In a large skillet, bring 1 cup water to a simmer over medium heat.
    Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes; drain, rinse until cool, then squeeze dry.
    Chop and transfer to a medium bowl.
    Using the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil the onion & crushed red pepper flakes (if using) and cook, stirring, over medium high heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
    Stir into the spinach, along with the cream cheese, parmesan and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
    Lay 12 wonton wrappers on a work surface; place 1 tablespoon of the spinach filling in the center of each.
    Working with 1 at a time, moisten the edges with water and lay another wrapper on top; seal the edges, pressing out any air.
    Repeat with the remaining wrappers and spinach filling.
    Using the same skillet, bring 3/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of salt to a boil.
    Add 12 ravioli, cover and cook until tender, about 3 minutes; transfer to a platter.
    Repeat with the remaining ravioli, 2 tablespoons olive oil, more water and another pinch of salt.
    Spoon the tomato sauce over the ravioli and sprinkle with parsley and parmesan.

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