Elevating an Italian Classic: Crispy Pan-fried Ravioli (2024)

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Cheers - Chelly Klann FAQs

This has been the year of ravioli. In my cooking classes, ravioli has emerged as a favorite for corporate teams. It’s easy to see why - most people like Italian food, and even those who don't think they can cook turn out amazing rounds of filled dough. People are always thrilled at how fun and easy it is to make something so delicious.

I also believe that one of ravioli’s selling points is its versatility. Whether you are making them yourself or are using pre-made ravioli from the store, those rounds (or squares) of fresh pasta are a blank canvas for all kinds of delicious fillings: spinach, butternut squash, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, olives, and cheeses ranging from ricotta to gorgonzola.

Ravioli feels like more of an event than spaghetti or macaroni and cheese. It’s a little bit fancy, like something you might order at a nice restaurant but still accessible enough to make at home on a random Tuesday.

So since we are eating fancy dinner tonight, let’s rethink how we cook our ravioli. Classically, we boil some water, drop in our ravioli, wait a few minutes, fish them out, and top them with sauce. Which is all fine and good but don't you sometimes wish ravioli could be a little… more? Maybe a little less doughy? With more texture? Maybe even a little bit crunchy?

There is a way, and itś just as easy as dropping your ravioli in boiling water: Pan-fry your ravioli.

It is a little-known secret that fresh ravioli, including those in the freezer and refrigerator cases, do not need to be boiled. And actually, this goes for those vacuum-packed pouches of gnocchi, too.

Fresh pasta does need to be cooked, but you can skip the step of boiling your ravioli (and gnocchi), and cook it in a skillet instead. Pan-fried ravioli (and gnocchi) have a crispy crust, a warm gooey center, and they take on sauce beautifully. Cooking your ravioli in a skillet also reduces the time you need to wait until you are enjoying a plate of your delicious, perfectly sauced, crispy ravioli since you are not waiting for the water to boil.

How to Pan-fry Your Ravioli

Put half a stick of butter or ¼ cup of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Heat the olive oil until it shimmers or the butter until it melts and browns. Add some garlic and herbs. Gently lay your ravioli in the pan in a single layer. Don't poke at them much, just let them brown. In 3 or 4 minutes, use a spatula to turn them over and give them another 2 or 3 minutes. When they are golden brown, take them out of the pan, then sauce and plate them. Drizzle any sauce and herbs left in the pan over the ravioli, then enjoy the fruits of your labor.

If you are cooking a lot of ravioli, repeat the process. Ravioli do better pan-fried in a couple of smaller batches than one over-crowded one. If you are doing several batches, keep the first ones warm, while you cook the others, then sauce them all at once so they are all ready to eat at the same time.

One final note - if you’ve made your ravioli by hand and over-filled them (like I always do), pan frying is the best way to cook them. Boiling over-stuffed ravioli will result in murky pasta water and empty ravioli as the unsealed edges give way once they hit the water. Pan-frying ensures that the filling stays inside the ravioli. If you read that as a great reason to seriously amp up the amount of filling you can put inside your ravioli, I wouldn’t disagree.

Cheers -

Chelly Klann

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Elevating an Italian Classic: Crispy Pan-fried Ravioli (2024)

FAQs

How do you elevate raviolis? ›

How To Seriously Elevate Your Store-Bought Ravioli
  1. Add cheese. Rimma Bondarenko/Shutterstock. ...
  2. Swap tomato sauce for béchamel. ...
  3. Use pesto instead of red sauce. ...
  4. Add a few drops of truffle oil. ...
  5. Turn them into a gourmet pasta salad. ...
  6. Douse them in brown butter. ...
  7. Make them with carbonara sauce. ...
  8. Top each serving with a poached egg.
Dec 10, 2023

How do you serve Trader Joe's fried ravioli? ›

To serve, place marinara in a bowl and arrange fried ravioli on a plate. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley and enjoy right away. To dispose canola oil, wait until oil cools completely, drain back into the bottle over a trash can.

How do you elevate canned ravioli? ›

Mix it with meat

The canned pasta becomes a new dish when you incorporate seasoned ground beef and Velveeta into the mix. Use the Velveeta as a topping or mix it directly with the meat. The ground beef not only makes the meal heftier, which keeps you full for longer, but it makes it tastier too.

How do you heat up fried ravioli? ›

Bake at 400 for 10-20 minutes or until toasted. To Reheat Toasted Raviolis: Oven: Bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Air Fryer: Fry at 350 degrees for 3-5 minutes, until warm.

How do you elevate a bottle of pasta sauce? ›

Maybe it needs a touch of salt, red pepper flakes, or some fresh garlic to liven it up. You could add dried or fresh herbs too: oregano, basil, thyme, tarragon, parsley—they're all great! Want to go next level? Toss in some chopped anchovies (or anchovy salt), olives, or some lemon zest and/or juice.

What do you eat fried ravioli with? ›

Sprinkle the fried ravioli with Parmesan and serve with a bowl of warmed marinara sauce for dipping.

How do Italians serve ravioli? ›

Ravioli (Italian: [raviˈɔli]; sg. : raviolo, Italian: [raviˈɔlo]) are a type of stuffed pasta comprising a filling enveloped in thin pasta dough. Usually served in broth or with a sauce, they originated as a traditional food in Italian cuisine.

Is fried ravioli the same as toasted ravioli? ›

Fried Ravioli, also known as toasted ravioli, are cheese ravioli that are coated in bread crumbs then deep-fried, fried in an air fryer, or baked in the oven until golden brown. They're then sprinkled with parmesan cheese and parsley, and served with a side of marinara sauce.

What can I add to ravioli to make it taste better? ›

Garlic: This is also to add flavor. You could use garlic powder, but fresh garlic really will make the biggest impact. Salt & Pepper: It's always important to season! Tomatoes: You'll need both canned whole tomatoes and crushed or diced fire-roasted tomatoes.

How do you make ravioli not soggy? ›

How do I prevent fresh ravioli from becoming soggy? Avoid overcooking fresh ravioli to prevent them from becoming soggy. Once they float to the surface and are tender yet firm to the bite, quickly remove them from the boiling water. Shocking them in cold water can also stop the cooking and help retain their texture.

Can you pan fry ravioli instead of boiling? ›

Instead of dirtying another pot, I've been pan-frying them. Here's how to do it. Step 1: Toss the ravioli in a hot, oiled skillet to get them all golden-brown and crispy. Step 2: Add a splash of water, cover the skillet, and steam until perfectly al dente.

Can you eat canned ravioli without heating it up? ›

The canning process involves heating the food to a temperature that eliminates harmful bacteria, making the contents safe to consume without further cooking. Although the ravioli can be eaten without heating, many consumers prefer to warm the product to enhance its taste and texture.

Does fried ravioli need to be boiled first? ›

I used a 25 oz bag of cheese ravioli from the refrigerated section. If using frozen ravioli, thaw them before coating and frying them. In either case, do not boil them.

What to put with ravioli? ›

Veggies make the best side dishes for a ravioli dinner and are the easiest way to sneak in extra greens.
  1. Steamed or Pan-fried Asparagus. ...
  2. Spiced Roasted Butternut Squash. ...
  3. Roasted Vegetables. ...
  4. Charred Broccoli or Broccoli Rabe. ...
  5. Pan-fried Mushrooms. ...
  6. Steamed Spinach. ...
  7. Mixed Greens Salad. ...
  8. Panzanella.
Mar 16, 2024

How can I elevate my home pasta? ›

Easy Ways to Elevate Your Pasta
  1. Add shiitake “bacon” Shiitake “bacon” was an NGI staple, and for good reason. ...
  2. Get creative with pesto. Pesto can be made with anything from herbs, to leafy greens, to the tops of carrots or beets. ...
  3. Include cheese alternatives. ...
  4. Spiralize your veggies. ...
  5. Keep it simple.
Jan 3, 2023

How do you elevate Alfredo pasta? ›

Heartier herbs like thyme or oregano can be added in to simmer with the sauce. Add delicate herbs like parsley, basil, or chervil at the end to maintain their delicate, aromatic flavor. Quick tip: Swirl in a bit of leftover pesto to add another herbaceous twist to your Alfredo sauce.

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