The toasted ravioli is an iconic St. Louis dish, and is widely regarded as a must-try for visitors to the city. Loved by both locals and tourists, these deep-fried pockets of pasta are filled with a variety of ingredients, including cheese, meat, and vegetables. Served with a side of marinara sauce, toasted ravioli are a savory and satisfying snack or appetizer that can be found in many restaurants and bars across St. Louis. Whether you're a St. Louis native or just visiting, be sure to try this local delicacy!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ST. LOUIS TOASTED RAVIOLI
The St. Louis style of preparing ravioli is unique and delicious. The ravioli is breaded, fried and served with marinara sauce and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
Provided by Barb
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes Ravioli Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine milk and egg in a small bowl. Place breadcrumbs and if desired, salt in a shallow bowl. Dip ravioli in milk mixture, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- In a large saucepan, heat marinara sauce over medium heat until bubbling. Reduce the heat to simmer.
- In a large heavy pan, pour oil to depth of 2 inches. Heat oil over medium heat until a small amount of breading sizzles and turns brown. Fry ravioli, a few at a time, 1 minute on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately with hot marinara sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 56.5 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 885.9 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
ST. LOUIS STYLE TOASTED RAVIOLI
Authentic St. Louis Style toasted ravioli that you can find on the menu of any resturaunt in St. Louis. When I moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, I was suprised to find out that no one had even HEARD of these tasty treats that I had so often taken for granted when I lived in St. Louis. What is an out-of-towner, or in my case a relocated St. Louis Native, to do? Follow this recipe of course! Memories of Imo's or Cecil Whittakers pizza will surely ensue...ENJOY!
Provided by nmlawrence
Categories Meat
Time 50m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prep:
- Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer or skillet to 350 degrees for deep frying. It is ready when a tiny splash of water makes the oil sizzle. (CAREFUL WITH THIS METHOD, IT SOMETIMES MAKES THE OIL POP. DON'T LEAN OVER THE FRYER, AND USE AN OVEN MIT(S) TO PROTECT YOUR HANDS AND ARMS!)
- Mix water with eggs and beat well, set aside. Pour Italian bread crumbs and garlic salt(optional) in a bowl, set aside. Pour flour in a separate bowl, set aside. I have found that lining the ingredients up in this order makes things more efficient and less messy; Flour, egg mix, and bread crumbs.
- Roll out a 13-15in section of aluminum foil. This is where the breaded ravioli can set until you are ready to fry them.
- Roll out a 13-15in section of paper towels, 3-4 layers thick. If you have one, place a cooling rack on top of the paper towels. This is where the fried ravioli will drain.
- Cook:.
- Dip ravioli in flour, then in the egg mixture, and then roll ravioli in the bread crumbs. Ravioli should be completely and thickly covered in bread crumbs. If you are having a hard time making the bread crumbs stay on thick, re-dip in egg mix and roll in bread crumbs again. Set breaded ravioli on the aluminum foil until you are ready to fry them.
- Depending on the size of your fryer, place 2-5 raviolis in the fryer at a time. USE A METAL SPOON TO TRANSPORT RAVIOLIS TO THE FRYER, AND USE AN OVEN MIT ON THE HAND YOU ARE HOLDING THE SPOON. NEVER USE YOUR BARE HANDS! Stir occasionally to make sure raviolis aren't sticking together. It should take about 1 minute to cook, or until the raviolis are crispy and golden brown. Remove from the fryer and spread out on the paper towels/draining rack.
- Serve HOT with you favorite marinara or spaghetti sauce!
- Note* - After they are fried, Raviolis can be frozen until you are ready to eat them. To heat frozen Raviolis, heat oven to 375 degrees and cook 10-15 minutes, or until sizzling hot. Monitor carefully, you don't want them to burn!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.1, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 93.6, Sodium 1092.6, Carbohydrate 89, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 18.1
TOASTED RAVIOLI
Categories Cheese Pasta Appetizer Fry Cocktail Party Parmesan Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 4 to 6 as an hors d'oeuvre
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl beat together eggs and evaporated milk. Put bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. In a small saucepan heat sauce over moderate heat until hot and keep warm, covered.
- In a small heavy kettle (about 5 quarts) heat 1 inch oil over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 350°F. While oil is heating, dip ravioli in egg to coat, letting excess drip off, and dredge in bread crumbs, knocking off excess. Arrange ravioli as coated on a tray.
- With a slotted spoon gently lower 4 ravioli into oil and fry, turning them occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. With slotted spoon transfer ravioli as fried to paper towels to drain. Return oil to 350°F. before frying remaining ravioli in same manner.
- Transfer hot ravioli to a platter and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Serve ravioli with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
ST. LOUIS TOASTED RAVIOLI
Got this recipe from a St. Louis Bar and Grill. My DH and his friends love it. I usually have to double the recipe.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 24 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine milk and egg in a small bowl.
- Place breadcrumbs and salt in a shallow bowl.
- Dip ravioli in milk mixture, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 350 degrees.
- Fry ravioli, a few at a time, 1 minute on each side or until golden.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately with warm spaghetti or pizza sauce.
TOASTED RAVIOLI
While visiting a friend who had just moved to St. Louis, Missouri, I tried these toasted ravioli at almost every restaurant! When I got home, I had to try to replicate them, and this recipe comes pretty close. -Cristina Carrera, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and basil. Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. Dip ravioli in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere., In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil to 375°. Fry ravioli, a few at a time, until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. If desired, immediately sprinkle with basil and cheese. Serve warm with marinara sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality, thick-cut slices of rye bread. This will help the toast hold up to the toppings and prevent it from getting soggy.
- Generously butter both sides of the bread. This will help to create a crispy crust and prevent the bread from sticking to the grill.
- Cook the toast over medium heat. This will help to prevent the bread from burning and allow the butter to melt and soak into the bread.
- Keep a close eye on the toast while it is cooking. It can burn quickly, so it is important to remove it from the grill as soon as it is golden brown.
- Top the toast with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include deli meats, cheeses, eggs, and vegetables.
Conclusion:
Toasted ravioli is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a variety of toppings to choose from, there is sure to be a toasted ravioli recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give toasted ravioli a try. You won't be disappointed!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love