Fresh Tomato Ravioli Recipes

FRESH TOMATO RAVIOLI RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook 2 min. Stir in tomatoes; cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta. Add to tomato mixture with basil; mix lightly. Top with cheese.

CHEESE RAVIOLI WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the pasta dough:
• Combine the ingredients in a food processor. Process until the dough mixture leaves the sides of the bowl. Remove to a mixing bowl and knead by hand for a few minutes until smooth. (If the dough is too dry, add a few drops of water.) Divide into 4 equal parts and shape them into discs. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 1 hour.
• Make the ravioli filling
• Put the cheeses, salt, and pepper in a blender and pulse. Add the egg yolks and pulse until incorporated.
• Make the ravioli
• Roll the discs of dough into thin sheets in a pasta machine. Arrange tablespoon-size dollops of the filling 1 1/2 inches apart on one of the sheets. Brush a little egg white around each dollop, then place another sheet directly on top. Gently press around the filling to remove any air pockets and seal the sheets. Using a ravioli cutter or a knife, cut out ravioli squares. Sprinkle with flour to prevent the dough from sticking.
• Cooking the ravioli
• Cook the ravioli in plenty of boiling salted water until they float to the top, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain well and toss with the Fresh tomato sauce . Garnish with the remaining chopped basil and serve immediately.

CHEESE RAVIOLI WITH FRESH TOMATO AND ARTICHOKE SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook ravioli according to package directions.
• While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over a medium high heat. Add tomatoes, artichokes, scallions, garlic, and salt and pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are warmed through. Remove from heat.
• Drain pasta well. Transfer to a large bowl, and toss with 1 teaspoon oil. Add half of the sauce to the ravioli; toss gently, but thoroughly to mix. Transfer ravioli to a large serving platter. Pour remaining vegetable sauce over ravioli. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

RAVIOLI WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook basil until just wilted, about 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon, remove basil and run under cold water; drain thoroughly. Add ravioli to pot and cook according to package instructions, then drain.
• Meanwhile, in a blender, puree basil and olive oil. Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper. Divide ravioli among plates and top with tomatoes and dressing.

SCALLION RAVIOLI IN FRESH TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the tofu, salt, and black pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Process until the texture resembles that of ricotta cheese, about 40 seconds. Add the scallions, and process until incorporated, 10 seconds more.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the egg white and 1 teaspoon water; set aside.
• Lay six gyoza wrappers on a clean work surface. Place a scant tablespoon of the tofu mixture in the center of each wrapper. Lightly brush the edges of wrappers with egg wash. Fold each ravioli in half, and press edges together to seal. Cover the sealed ravioli with plastic wrap, and repeat with remaining filling and gyoza wrappers.
• Cut tomatoes lengthwise into quarters. Set a strainer over a small bowl. Hold a tomato quarter over strainer, and scoop out the seeds and juice; set flesh aside. Repeat with remaining tomatoes. Using a rubber spatula, press all juice through the strainer. Discard seeds and pulp. Dice reserved tomato flesh into 1/4-inch pieces.
• Coat a medium nonstick saute pan with olive-oil cooking spray. Place over medium heat. Add garlic, cover, and let cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, strained tomato juice, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and black pepper; cook 1 minute. Add balsamic vinegar, and cook for 30 seconds more. Cover, and remove from heat.
• Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil. Add ravioli, and simmer until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander. Over medium heat, quickly reheat tomato sauce, about 30 seconds. Pour 1/4 cup tomato sauce onto each of four plates. Place 6 ravioli on each plate. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan; serve.