Fried Ravioli

By á-40912

If you've never had fried ravioli, this recipe is a must try! Crispy golden fried raviolis with a marinara dipping sauce makes the perfect appetizer!

Ingredients

• FRIED RAVIOLI:
• 1 package store bought ravioli (about 24)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups Italian style bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon dried Oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Parmesan or Pecorino Romano, grated
• Vegetable oil and olive oil for frying
• Fresh basil for garnish
• MARINARA SAUCE:
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 onion, minced
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oil: Fill dutch oven or deep frying pan with two inches of oil- 3/4 vegetable oil, 1/4 olive oil. Preheat until a thermometer reads 325°F.

Prep the sauce: In a medium sized saucepan, sautée the onion in olive oil over medium low heat for 8-10 minutes, until very soft. Stir in garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Add in the tomatoes, salt, and red pepper flake and cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.

While the oil heats and sauce cooks, prep the ravioli. Place the buttermilk in a shallow bowl. Place the bread crumbs, oregano, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for the ravioli. Dip first in the buttermilk, shaking when lifting out of the bowl, then dredge in the bread crumbs. Place on the baking sheet while you coat the remaining ravioli. Set aside.

Finish the sauce: Remove from the heat. Using an immersion blender, blend the sauce directly in the pot until mostly smooth. Fold in the grated cheese.

When the oil is hot, fry the ravioli in batches, turning until golden brown- about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the ravioli to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with extra cheese and shredded basil and serve with warmed sauce.