Dinner was 90% pre-made tonight – Prosciutto Ravioli with Garlic Infused Butter!
These ravioli blew Ben’s and my MIND. At least that’s what I think he was trying to tell me…it was a little hard to hear him with his face buried in garlic butter.
These prosciutto, spinach and cheese ravioli made with wonton wrappers are pre-made then frozen, boiled straight out of the freezer, then dropped in a butter/garlic/olive oil mixture before heading straight to the face.
THEY ARE SO GOOD!
And, say it with me, easy too! ;) The recipe comes from my girl Giada de Laurentiis and only has 5 ingredients (salt & pepper not included…)
First start by making the ravioli filling, which combines low-fat ricotta cheese, chopped prosciutto, spinach, an egg yolk and salt & pepper.
Next, setup the ravioli assembly station, which includes:
1. Ravioli filling
2. Cookie sheet lined with wax paper
3. Dry cutting surface, such as a cutting board
4. Dish of water + pastry brush
5. Plate of wonton wrappers
Wonton wrappers are PERFECT for making homemade ravioli.
They’re usually in the organic/tofu section of the grocery store and are very easy to work with. The only piece of advice I have is to keep the stack covered with a damp paper towel when you’re not working with them, so they don’t get too dry and crack.
Assembly of the ravioli is next. Simply place 1 teaspoon of filling onto the center of each wonton wrapper, wet two edges of the wrapper with water, then fold over and press firmly to seal the ravioli.
Be sure to press around the filling before pressing the edges shut to prevent air pockets!
Lay the ravioli onto the wax-paper lined cookie sheets and either cook them immediately, or place them into the freezer to freeze solid.
After they’re frozen, package them up in freezer bags and keep in the freezer for 5-6 months, or so. Though I doubt they’ll last that long!
When you’re ready to cook, boil a big pot of water and gently add the fresh or frozen ravioli. Turn the heat down so the water is just barely boiling, let the ravioli cook until they float to the top, then let them continue to cook for about another minute.
The recipe I followed from Giada suggested that I serve the ravioli with oregano spiced butter, but I’ve got a thing for garlic butter, so I melted 1 Tablespoon each butter and olive oil over medium low heat, then added in 2 cloves smashed garlic. This was enough for 15 ravioli which fed both Ben and me.
I let the garlic get golden brown, stirring often so it wouldn’t burn, and turning down the heat when I thought it might.
When the ravioli were cooked, I gently drained them, then slid them into the garlic butter to soak up that sauce.
My mouth is still watering! Garlic infused butter is pretty much the greatest thing ever. A sprinkle of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper completed the dish perfectly.
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Prosciutto Ravioli with Garlic Infused Butter
Description
Prosciutto Ravioli with Garlic Infused Butter is the most simple, yet stunning pasta dish!Â
Ingredients
- 1-15oz container 1/3 less fat ricotta cheese
- 1-10oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed & squeezed dry
- 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
- 2 egg yolks
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 48 wonton wrappers
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
Directions
- Combine ricotta, spinach, prosciutto, egg yolks, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Set up the ravioli assembly station to include: filling, baking sheet lined with wax paper, dry flat surface, dish of water, pastry brush, plate of wonton wrappers.
- Place 1 teaspoon of filling onto the center of each wonton wrapper and wet two edges of the wrapper with water using the pastry brush. Fold the wrapper over and press firmly to seal the ravioli. Press around the filling before pressing the edges shut to prevent air pockets.
- Lay the ravioli onto the baking sheet and either cook them immediately, or place them into the freezer to freeze solid. After they’re frozen, package them up in freezer bags and keep in the freezer for 5-6 months or so.
- If cooking right away, boil a big pot of water and gently add the ravioli. Turn the heat down so the water is barely boiling and cook until the ravioli float to the top, then let them continue to cook for about another minute.
- Meanwhile heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add smashed garlic and let it cook, stirring often so it won't burn. Gently drain the ravioli and slide them into the hot skillet to saute briefly in the garlic butter sauce. You may need to do this in batches depending on how many servings you are making.
- Remove ravioli to a plate and serve.
Notes
Slightly adapted from Giada de Laurentiis
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
allison @ thesundayflog 10.10.2011
not weird at all! running in the rain is my absolute favorite, and for all of the reasons you listed. i will actively go for an unplanned run when it’s raining. and wow these look AMAZING
Emily 10.10.2011
I LOVE running in the rain! It really does push me to further and I have no idea why!
Last thing I bought: kraft paper! I’m doing some last minute wedding decorations (VERY last minute!) and may not even use it, but I had to buy it before I hole up to finish decorations. :)
Iowamom 10.10.2011
I absolutely LOVE running in a gentle rain! You’re so right when you say you feel like you could just run and run forever. Great feeling!
Last thing I bought today……….well, had to get groceries and I think the last item was avocados. Shocker! I go through one a day. :)
JennyV 10.10.2011
The last thing I bought: thank you notes! :)
The ravioli looks great — I love the butternut squash ravioli @ Biaggi’s… it makes me want to try your recipe too!
jad18 10.10.2011
I love running in the rain when it is not cold out. Freezing rain is bad b/c it hurts! The last thing I bought was orzo salad yesterday. Yum!
Eve P 10.10.2011
Contact Solution and re-wetting drops.
Anne 10.10.2011
The exact same thing happened to me on my run tonight – mile 2 and the rain came down. I am in southern Minnesota (like, 8 miles from Iowa), so it was probably the same rainstorm! You are totally right about the crazy burst of feel-good energy that accompanies this phenomenon. Weird!
stacy 10.10.2011
i looooooove Giada’s recipes! that lady rocks :)
Brynne 10.10.2011
The last thing I bought was a pair of workout shorts on sale at Target ($8.48!) and the new OPI Muppets nail polish called Rainbow Connection – it’s all glitter!
Blair 10.10.2011
The last thing I bought was a 12 pack of Diet Pepsi. Dang my caffeine addiction! =(
meghan 10.10.2011
Skinny pina colada= coconut water, coconut rum/vodka, pineapple juice :)
Last thing that I bought today- venti iced coffee from Starbucks and pumpkin bread to go along with!
Carrie @Bakeaholic Mama 10.10.2011
I have a pack of wanton wrappers in the fridge and I was just telling my husband last night I was going to use them for ravioli… he thought I was out of my mind! HA I’m showing him this post as soon as I hit post.
Brittney 10.10.2011
I suppose paying my credit card bills today doesn’t count as buying anything, so the last thing was an iced pumpkin spice latte from Sbux this morning. The Starbucks on my way to work definitely contributed to the aforementioned bills :)
Leslie Means @ Her View From Home 10.10.2011
Fun! The last thing I bought was, (sad and very redneck to say) a 6 pack of Michelob Ultra, at the gas station – while holding my 15 month old baby girl (who just happened to be wearing no shoes, and a shirt covered in chocolate)! Somtimes, it’s just one of those days. :)
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) 10.10.2011
I don’t mind running in the rain. I say I will always take running in the rain over snow any day!
The last thing I bought: I paid for a car wash. (Does this count?)
amy 10.10.2011
The last thing I bought was my weekly grocery run, which I did yesterday.
Marlina 10.10.2011
Last thing I bought was a smoothie with yogurt, banana, strawberries, orange juice, honey, and tahini! MMmm :) Also, thank you!!!! Over the weekend I whipped up some coconut chicken chili I found on your page and the bf and I LOVED it! Undeniable with some crusty bread :) thanks again!
Blog is the New Black 10.10.2011
I just stopped to get wonton wrappers tonight because I’m making pumpkin rav with butter sauce tomorrow- yum! Yours look divine!
Kathryn 10.10.2011
I love running in the rain too! I wonder why…maybe because it makes me feel like a kid…I don’t know.
Lauren 10.10.2011
I think I would like running in the rain, unless its a cold rain. Then I think I would rather just have that pina colda. Or your dinner, which looks absolutely amazing by the way.