oil (See Recipe Notes), canola or vegetable (start with ½ cup; add more if you need it)
salt to taste
Garnish
1/2cupParmesan Cheese(shredded or grated; sprinkle over top)optional
2tablespoonsfresh parsley(sprinkle over top)optional
1cuparugula or rosemary(for plating)optional
1mediumtomato, seeded and diced
Dipping Sauce
1cuphomemade or jarred marinara or pesto sauce
Instructions
Frozen Ravioli
Remove frozen pasta from packaging and place in a colander (skip this step if using fresh ravioli)
1 lb ravioli
Run cool water over the frozen pasta until it is no longer frozen (about two minutes)
Place in a single layer on paper towels; pat each ravioli until it is completely dry
Cook the Ravioli
Heat oil in a large skillet on medium to medium-high heat
oil (See Recipe Notes)
Place ravioli in a single layer (puffy side down) in skillet; cook for 2-3 minutes (if using flat ravioli, place the top-side down in the oil)
Flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until they begin to brown slightly See Recipe Notes
Using a spatula, remove from hot oil and place on paper towel
*If serving later, place on baking sheet and place in 275ºF oven
If serving immediately, plate arugula, place ravioli on arugula, garnish with diced tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley; lightly salt to taste
salt to taste, 1 cup arugula or rosemary, 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, 1 medium tomato
Serve with dipping sauce of choice
1 cup homemade or jarred marinara or pesto sauce
Notes
How to defrost frozen pasta:If you use frozen, here's a quick defrosting method:
Place in a colander and run cold water of the pasta
Once it's tender, pat dry with a paper towel
Oil:The amount of oil used in this recipe will depend upon the size of your skillet and how many ravioli you are cooking. You want the bottom of the skillet to be coated up to about 1/2" inch.Cooking the ravioli:The pan seared ravioli is done when both sides are slightly brown and crisp. You may have to turn up/down the heat and flip them occasionally - as every stove top is different.How to prevent the ravioli from popping:If you see the pasta start to puff up, flip it over; repeat as neededHow to keep it warm:If you want to serve a warm appetizer, preheat the oven to 275ºF. Cook and drain on a paper towel, then place the crispy pasta bites on a baking sheet; place in the oven until ready to serve.Reheating instructions:Place cooked ravioli on baking sheet in 275ºF oven for 10-12 minutes