Recipes for your weekend
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in South Florida Family Events and Recipes
Spring is in the air! What’s on the menu this weekend? Ravioli, of course, in celebration of National Ravioli Day on March 20! Get your kitchen ready for some delicious interpretations of this dish.
Ravioli with Sausage and Brussels Sprouts (courtesy of Delish.com)
Ingredients
1 lb. cheese ravioli
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 lb. Italian turkey sausage
12 oz. Brussels sprouts
kosher salt
Pepper
1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Directions
Cook the ravioli according to package directions.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, 6 to 7 minutes.
Add the Brussels sprouts, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, tossing, for 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Serve over the ravioli and sprinkle with cheese, if desired.
Fried Ravioli Sliders (courtesy of Tasty.co)
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground sausage
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 ¹¹⁄₂ cups italian breadcrumb
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
30 raviolis, thawed if frozen
oil, for frying
15 slices mozzarella cheese, cut into fourths
fresh parsley, to serve
tomato sauce, to serve
Directions
Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
In a bowl add the beef, sausage, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.
Spread the meat mixture onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until fully cooked.
In a bowl, add bread crumbs, garlic powder red pepper flakes, salt and Parmesan. Stir to combine.
Take one ravioli and dip in the whisked eggs, then dip into the bread crumb mixture. Repeat with the rest of the ravioli.
Heat 1 inch (2 cm) of oil until the temperature reaches 350˚F (180˚C). Fry ravioli 4 at a time.
Cut the cooked meat into 15 pieces.
Place the fried ravioli on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in a ring shape. Place 2 squares of cheese on the ravioli. Place a piece of meat on top. Place 2 more squares of cheese on the meat. Place a ravioli on top.
Bake for 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve with tomato sauce for dipping.
Serve immediately.
Chicken Alfredo Ravioli Lasagna (courtesy of Tasty.co)
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
4 cups heavy cream
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ teaspoon nutmeg, grated
30 oz spinach ricotta ravioli, 3 packages, uncooked
2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded, divided
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
In a large sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
Add the heavy cream and Parmesan and stir to incorporate. Once the mixture comes to a low boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Remove the sauce from the heat.
Pour a thin layer of sauce in a the bottom of a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) glass baking dish. Arrange 1 package of spinach ricotta ravioli over the sauce. Top with 1 cup of shredded chicken and ½ cup (50 g) of mozzarella cheese. Cover with more sauce.
Arrange another package of ravioli over the first layer, and top with the remaining cup of shredded chicken and another ½ cup (50 g) of mozzarella. Top with more sauce. Add the last package of ravioli and cover with remaining sauce, making sure all the ravioli are covered. Top with the remaining cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Cover the ravioli lasagna with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and cook for another 20 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley, then serve.
Enjoy!