Pan-Fried Spinach Ravioli

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 15
Pan-Fried Spinach Ravioli, an Italian delight in your plate
in Pasta

Prep

40 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

16 ounces spinach
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
4 ounces chive & onion cream cheese or 4 ounces cream cheese , softened
1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for serving
salt and pepper
1 -2 pinch crushed red pepper flakes ( optional )
48 wonton wrappers ( from a 12-ounce package )
1 1/2 cups store-bought tomato sauce & mushrooms , warmed , for serving
chopped parsley , for sprinkling

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
400
Sugar
3g
Fat
15g
Ravioli is a traditional Italian recipe that is served as a part of the primo course meal. Ravioli is typically made of thin pasta dough and stuffed with various fillings such as cheese, meat, or vegetables. Pan-Fried Spinach Ravioli is a great way to enjoy this Italian dish in a crispy and flavorful way. The spinach gives the ravioli a healthy twist, while the Parmesan cheese and cream cheese provide a satisfying and filling taste. It's a versatile recipe that can be served as a meal or appetizer. It's perfect for vegetarian diets and an easy snack for your day-to-day.

Instructions

1.Rinse and drain spinach. Wilt spinach in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes. Once wilted, remove from heat and squeeze out excess liquid. Let cool for at least 10 minutes.
2.Heat oil in the same skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion and cook until soft, about 4–5 minutes. Let cool.
3.In a food processor, combine the spinach and onion, then pulse until rough paste forms. Add the cream cheese and pulse again until smooth.
4.Stir in Parmesan cheese, teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and optional red pepper flakes.
5.Working in batches, spread 24 wonton wrappers on a cutting board. Spoon 1 teaspoon filling into the center of each wrapper. Brush the edges with water, fold in half diagonally to form a triangle, and press the edges together to seal the ravioli. Lay them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
6.Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet over medium heat until hot. Working in batches, add the ravioli and cook, turning once, until crisp and golden brown, approximately 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining oil and ravioli.
7.Serve the ravioli hot, drizzled with the warmed tomato sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

PROS

Pan-Fried Spinach Ravioli is a tasty and easy recipe that serves as an option for a quick meal.
Its crispy texture and great blend of flavors will make your taste buds light up.
In addition to these, spinach is a very healthy vegetable that is packed with nutrients like Iron, Calcium, Vitamin K and A.
The cream cheese is also a nice addition as it provides a cheesy flavor that complements the spinach.
It’s also possible to replace the cream cheese with ricotta cheese or cottage cheese.

CONS

This recipe is low in sugar but quite high in calories (around 300-400 per serving) and fat (around 15-20g per serving).
If you are on a low-calorie or low-fat diet, this recipe might not be suitable for you.
Additionally, the ravioli is deep-fried which would make it more calorific and add to our cons.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The spinach in this recipe is a highly nutritious vegetable that contains vitamins A, C and K as well as several other minerals. Iron is particularly abundant in Spinach, which makes it great for vegetarians and vegans. Iron helps in the immune system, digestion, and reduces inflammation. The fiber content in spinach keeps you full, makes your bowel movements regular, and helps reduce your risk of heart disease. Tomatoes, garlic and onions are, in addition to that healthy to our body functions.

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