Friday, May 2, 2008

Fried Ravioli



I love Olive Garden. I never seem to live close by one though. So I was in the mood for some good italian and replicated one of my favorite appetizers.
Package of refrigerated cheese ravioli
Italian bread crumbs
1 egg
1 TBS water
olive oil

Place enough oil in a small pan fry the ravioli. (I used a small sauce pan and probably 1/2 C olive oil). Heat over medium so oil will be hot.

in a bowl pour out some bread crumbs (1/2 C) and in another bowl beat the egg and water.
Dip a ravioli in the egg mixture coating well, then dredge it in the bread crumbs.
Place in the hot oil and let it cook for about 1 minute on each side.
Remove once golden brown and puffed, and let drain on paper towels.

Very easy and very yummy!!
For a dipping sauce I just use 1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes italian style (so it has basil and oregano and garlic), put it in the blender and pulse for a few seconds. I love chunky tomato sauce to dip these tasty treats in!