Thursday, March 3, 2011

Faux Fried Ravioli

If you ever have had fried Ravioli, you know how absolutely delicious they are!  Fried Ravioli is one of our favorite meals to order at any Italian restaurant, although it may not be the healthiest.  This is why we had a sudden inspiration to put our own take on fried Rav's and try baking them instead! These are super easy to make and will trick anyone into thinking they are deep fried and the real thing!  (We think these are even better than the real thing!  And it is even better that they are healthier!) So delish!

Ingredients:
1 package of your favorite Ravioli (We love Costco's Spinach and Cheese Ravioli)
3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan 
2 egg whites
Olive oil
1 jar of your favorite tomato sauce for dipping (We like Organic Muir Glen Tomato Basil Sauce- you may want 2 jars depending on how much dipping sauce you'd like) 


Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.  Bring a pot of water to a boil and add Raviolis.  Boil the Ravioli for about 5 minutes until slightly cooked but still firm or al dente.  While boiling, prepare two dishes for your dredging station.  In one bowl, add two egg whites and whip until frothy.  In the second bowl, combine the Italian bread crumbs and Parmesan.  Once Ravioli's are done, take off heat and carefully spoon them into a strainer.  Rinse under cool, slow running water just to slightly cool.  Take one Ravioli at a time and dip in egg whites.  Then thoroughly coat in bread crumb and cheese mixture and place on baking sheet.  Drizzle lightly with olive oil.  Cook in oven for 5 minutes and then turn on your broiler on high and broil until toasty and brown.  (While the Ravioli's are cooking, heat up the tomato sauce in a sauce pan.)  Eat and enjoy!! :)

1 comment:

  1. Delicious, crispy and a wonderful sauce. The whole family loved it!

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