Wonton Ravioli
Try using wonton wrappers for a quick and
easy ravioli
(Serves 4)
Ingredients:
Filling:
8 ounces lean ground beef
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp dried oregano or 1 teaspoon fresh
oregano, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
1 pack wonton wrappers
1 egg plus 1 tablespoon water, whisked together
1 jar spaghetti or marinara sauce
Directions:
- Prepare filling: Cook the
ground beef in a medium skillet over medium high heat, until no longer
pink. Drain and pat dry
with paper towels; cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together
ground beef, ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan, mozzarella
cheese, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Assemble ravioli: Lay wrappers on
clean work surface. Place ¾ tsp of filling on one side of wrapper.
Brush with egg wash. Fold opposite side over to cover filling to a
create a triangle.
- Press edges to remove air and seal
edges. A cookie cutter may be using to cut ravioli into a moon shape.
- Place ravioli on a baking tray lined
with a tea towel sprinkled with flour or cornmeal.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a
boil. Add ravioli and cook until al dente, about 3-4 minutes.
- Drain and serve with warmed sauce.