Pan Fried Spinach Ravioli Food

FRIED RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Pour enough olive oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees F.
• While the oil is heating, put the buttermilk and the bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Working in batches, dip ravioli in buttermilk to coat completely. Allow the excess buttermilk to drip back into the bowl. Dredge ravioli in the bread crumbs. Place the ravioli on a baking sheet, and continue with the remaining ravioli.
• When the oil is hot, fry the ravioli in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried ravioli to paper towels to drain.
• Sprinkle the fried ravioli with Parmesan and serve with a bowl of warmed marinara sauce for dipping.

PAN FRIED SPINACH

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until evenly brown and crisp. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
• Melt the butter and heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Mix in the crumbled bacon, garlic, and onion. Cook and stir 2 minutes, then mix in the spinach until evenly coated with the butter and oil. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook 5 minutes, stirring often, or until spinach is tender. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

PAN-FRIED SPINACH RAVIOLI

Steps:

• 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.