Cheese Pizza Shortcut Ravioli Food

SHORTCUT 'HOMEMADE' RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Place the ricotta, Parmesan, oregano, parsley, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
• Whisk together the egg with a tablespoon of water in a separate small bowl and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Lay out a few wonton wrappers at a time. Place 1/2 teaspoon of the filling into the center of each one. Then, working one piece at a time, dab your finger in the egg wash mixture and run it along the edge of a wrapper, then lay a second wrapper on top, lining up the edges as much as possible and gently pressing out any air bubbles. Set aside while you work on the rest.
• Drop a few ravioli at a time into the boiling water (you will cook them in batches to allow for plenty of room). Stir gently with a spoon so they do not stick together. Let cook until they float to the top, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a platter. Cook the remaining ravioli in the same manner.
• Spoon a little marinara sauce on each plate and lay 4 to 6 ravioli on top. Spoon more marinara sauce over the ravioli, then spoon over some small dots of pesto. Garnish with the fresh basil leaves and serve.

RAVIOLI ALLA BOBBI

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the ravioli in the boiling water according to the package instructions.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the garlic and onions. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the broccoli and asparagus and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Splash in the broth, then cook until the liquid reduces a bit, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the cream into the skillet and reduce the heat to a simmer. Stir in the ham, Parmesan and pesto and cook for a couple of minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
• Drain the ravioli, then add them to the sauce with the tomatoes and toss. Sprinkle with the basil and extra Parmesan before serving. Enjoy.

PIZZA RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Divide ravioli between two microwave-safe bowls; dot with butter. Top with peppers, onion, pizza sauce, pepperoni and cheese. , Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

SUPREME RAVIOLI PIZZA BAKE

Steps:

• Move an oven rack to the bottom position and preheat to 425 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta. Brush a rimmed half-sheet pan with olive oil and coat the bottom and sides with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan.
• Cook the ravioli until al dente, 1 to 2 minutes less than the package cooking time. Drain and pat dry. Toss the ravioli in a large bowl with the eggs, olive oil, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Arrange the ravioli on the sheet pan in a single layer with only the edges overlapping. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan.
• Bake the ravioli until golden brown and the tops and bottoms are crisp, about 25 minutes.
• Preheat the broiler. Spread the pizza sauce on the ravioli crust. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Top with the sausage, pepperoni, bell pepper, mushrooms, onion and ham. Broil until the cheese is browned and bubbly, about 3 minutes. Scatter the basil over the top before serving.

CHEESE RAVIOLI WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• For the ravioli: Sift the flour and salt into a mound on a clean work surface. Hollow out a well in the center of the flour. Combine the eggs and olive oil in the hollow.Whisk the eggs with a fork, slowly drawing in some of the flour. Slowly draw in more flour, using your hands until a ball forms. Knead the dough for 10 minutes, adding flour so that the dough is smooth and elastic, not sticky or wet. Place the pasta dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
• In a small skillet, over medium heat melt the butter and saute the onions until tender. Combine the onions with the Taleggio, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Roll 1/4 of the pasta through a pasta rolling machine starting at the widest setting and working down to the narrowest setting, rolling the pasta through twice at each setting to work the dough. Lay the rolled pasta flat and trim the edges with a pastry cutter or knife.
• Place 1 tablespoon of filling at 2-inch intervals along the length of the pasta, 1/2-inch from the edge. Spritz the pasta with water and fold in 2, lengthwise, over the filling. Press down on the pasta all around the mounds of filling to ensure a good seal. Cut the pasta into squares with the filling in the middle. Repeat with the rest of the pasta and filling. Cover the ravioli and set aside until ready to cook. Any remaining unrolled pasta can be stored, double wrapped, in refrigerator for 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1month.
• For the sauce: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place the peppers on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes. Place the hot peppers in a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam. Peel the peppers and remove the stem and seeds. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil and saute the garlic for 15 seconds. Add the anchovies, reduce the heat to low and cook for 1 minute.
• In a food processor, puree the roasted peppers, anchovy mixture, lemon juice and salt until smooth. Place in a pot and warm over medium heat.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the ravioli into the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Drain ravioli and toss with warm sauce. Garnish with parsley.

CHEESE PIZZA

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine biscuit mix and water; mix well. Press into a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Spread with pizza sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 450° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.