Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Cheater, cheater fried ravoli

Fried Ravioli with Hot Sausage Ragu
Serves: 6-8

½ Cup Of Ricotta
1 Package Of Small Wanton Squares (32)
¼ Cup Of Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 Large Egg
¼ Cup Of Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp Of Water
1 Egg Yolk
½ Cup Of Bread Crumbs
1 Sp Of Minced Garlic
1 ½ Tsp Of Essence
1 Tbsp Of Chopped Parsley
2 Cups Of Vegetable Oil For Frying
½ Tsp Of Salt
Hot Sausage Ragu
¼ Tsp Black Pepper


  1. In a medium bowl, combine the cheeses, egg yolk, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper and mix well.
  2. Place 16 wonton squares on a lightly floured surface. 
  3. Please about 1 Tbsp of the cheese mixture in to the center of each square, lightly wet edges with water, with a fingertip, and top with a plain wonton square.  Press to seal the edges.
  4. Heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  5. Beat the egg with the water.  In a separate bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with the Essence. 
  6. Dip each ravioli in the egg wash and then into the breadcrumbs, one at a time.
  7. Add in batches to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes.  Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. 
  8. Repeat with the remaining raviolis.
  9. Serve with Hot Sausage Ragu.

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