Cheese Ravioli With Marinara Sauce Food

FOUR CHEESE RAVIOLI WITH HOMEMADE MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and ravioli. Cook until al dente {about 7-9 minutes)
• Heat a medium size saute pan to medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and onions. Saute for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent and soft.
• Add in garlic and tomato paste, saute for 30 seconds and stir.
• Add in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt & pepper. Bring to a simmer, about 4 minutes.
• Add in fresh basil, stir, cook for 1 minute.
• Drain ravioli and serve with fresh marinara sauce on top.

CHEESE RAVIOLI WITH MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together Ricotta and Bruschetta Jack until well incorporated. You could use Mozzarella or provolone instead of Bruschetta.
• Place flour in a large semi flat bowl or on counter top, make a well in the center, and add salt, pepper and water with tomato paste. Mix together with your fingers till well incorporated. Mix with hands till dough starts to stick together, add more water if too dry. Knead for about 5 min. Form into a ball, wrap tightly in saran wrap. Let rest for at least 30 min. After dough has rested, cut into 4 quarters; roll each quarter out starting with the widest setting on your roller. Fold in half and send through roller again. Now adjust roller to the next smallest setting. Continue this process until you have sent dough through the smallest setting. The pasta should be thin enough that you can see the form of your hand through it.
• Place a heaping tbsp. of filling in center of dough strip, leaving about 2" on either side of stuffing. Brush dough around stuffing with water. Now place second strip of dough on top or fold dough over. Seal all four sides making sure all air is out of ravioli pockets. Cut in between each ravioli and seal all edges using finger or fork. Place on parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
• Boil tomatoes for 3-4 min. Cool and remove skin and place in food processor. Add diced tomatoes, garlic and basil leaves and chop to consistency you desire. Simmer in skillet while you make the ravioli. Once ravioli is ready, bring a pot of salted water to a boil, place a few ravioli in at a time, and boil for 3-5 min. until dough is tender. Now coat with Marinara sauce and garnish with Parmesan cheese and flat leave parsley.

CHEESE RAVIOLI WITH CHUNKY MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook ravioli according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in small saucepan combine water, carrot and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Drain well. Return vegetables to saucepan. Stir in marinara sauce, zucchini and fennel. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered for 1 minute. Remove lid. Simmer uncovered, for 1 to 3 minutes more until desired consistency.
• Arrange ravioli on serving plate. Spoon marinara mixture on top. Sprinkle with cheese and basil (if desired).
• MAKE IT A MEAL:.
• -Tossed salad with 2 tablespoons fat-free salad dressing.
• -1 multigrain Italian or French roll.
• -Sparkling water with lime wedge.
• (Total Calories: 150).