Xmas Pasta

it was the night before Christmas and I had to think of something to take for dinner...

The night before I made basil-ricotta raviolis from Cooking Light (July!)- but it was great so made a modified version for Xmas- both below!

Basil-Rocco’s Ravioli-

3/4 c ricotta
1/4 c parm cheese
1/4 c basil
1/2 t lemon zest
Black pepper
1/4 t kosher salt
16 wonton wrappers
4 t olive oil
3 cloves garlic
10 oz spinach
2 T lemon juice

Mix the ricotta, half parm, half basil, lemon zest, S&P in a bowl.
Dip the edges of the wonton in water and place 1 T of mix in the middle. Fold in half to make a triangle- seal  the wrapper with a wet finger.
Boil the raviolis for 3 minutes.

Meanwhile- sauté garlic in oil. Add salt and spinach. Stir in lemon juice.

Top with remaining parm, basil, oil, S&P.


For Xmas eve version -

Didn’t make the handmade raviolis but bought tortellini instead.
Added leftover cheese mixture to the pot with the spinach and lemon juice. Added more zest as well.