Fried Ravioli With Vodka Sauce Recipes

PAN-FRIED RAVIOLI IN VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• In 6-quart Dutch oven, heat 4 quarts water to boiling. Add ravioli. Cook 3 minutes; drain.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and half of the butter over medium heat. Add half of the drained ravioli. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring once or twice, until golden brown. Remove to large serving platter; cover to keep warm. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil, the remaining butter and ravioli. Remove to platter.
• To same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the garlic. Cook over medium heat 30 to 60 seconds, stirring occasionally, until garlic is tender. Stir in tomatoes. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until hot. Stir in pasta sauce. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once, until thoroughly heated.
• Pour sauce over ravioli. Sprinkle with cheese.

FRIED RAVIOLI WITH MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• In 6-quart Dutch oven, heat 1 inch oil to 360°F.
• In shallow bowl, slightly beat eggs. In another shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, cheese, garlic powder and salt. Dip thawed, uncooked ravioli in eggs, then coat with crumb mixture, shaking off excess.
• Fry ravioli, 10 at a time, in hot oil 20 to 30 seconds or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve with marinara sauce.