RAVIOLI WITH A CRANBERRY, DATE, WALNUT & PANCETTA SAUCE
This came from a friend who owns a restaurant in Colorado, however I recently found the same recipe on "The Kitchen" website, so, all I can say is... it's a great dish whoever the chef maybe. It is simple and quick. The key is to use a good fresh ravioli. Now The Kitchen website recommended, spinach, mushroom or cheese ravioli, but I have used the mushroom which is my favorite, and have also tried a 4 cheese which is very good. I have a local Italian market that sells wonderful fresh ravioli, but Buitoni brand, also sells fresh ravioli which can be found at most major grocery stores. Butoni has a great variety of cheese, 4 cheeses, mushroom, spinach and chicken, even a whole wheat cheese variety which is very good with this. Also, Whole Foods carries a variety of fresh pasta as well. But there are many brands available these day, so just use your favorite. Serve with an Arugula salad with shallots and a honey balsamic vinaigrette and a crusty toasted baguette.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pasta -- Bring a large pot of salted water up to a boil and cook the ravioli according to the package directions. Ravioli doesn't take too long, so make sure you have all your other ingredients ready.
- Walnuts -- In a large dry saute pan (we are using a large pan because we will make the sauce in this same pan, and then add the ravioli once cooked also to the pan, so we need something fairly large), heat to medium and add in the walnuts. Cook 2-3 minutes just until you start to smell the nuts and they start to get golden brown. Keep an eye on them, they go quickly. You just want to lightly toast them. Once they are done, just put on a small plate off to the side while you make the sauce.
- Sauce -- In that same pan, add 1/2 the olive oil and bring up to medium heat and add the pancetta and cook 2-3 minutes (it won't take long as it is thin sliced). Then add in the garlic and a pinch of salt and cook another minute. Toss in the cranberries, dates and cook until heated through.
- Finishing -- Drain the ravioli well and add right to the pan with the pancetta and fruit. Add a bit more oil if the pan is dry, and cook just until the ravioli is well coated with the sauce. Toss in the walnuts, goat cheese, chives and pepper. Salt is optional (go easy because the pancetta and the goat cheese are both salty).
- Serve -- Plate on a large family style platter and drizzle with the extra olive oil. Serve with a arugula salad and a honey balsamic vinaigrette and maybe a crunchy toasted baguette. ENJOY!
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Col Col
[email protected]This recipe seems like it would be a lot of work, but it's probably worth it.
Maxamed Cali
[email protected]I'm not sure about the combination of cranberry, date, walnut, and pancetta, but I'm willing to try it.
Mubeen Awan
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to make it.
Rejby akash
[email protected]Thanks for sharing this recipe! I'm excited to try it.
Mostakim Ahmad
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a unique and flavorful ravioli dish.
Parvez FF
[email protected]The ravioli was a bit overcooked. I would recommend cooking it for a shorter amount of time.
Diamond Pastor
[email protected]I found the sauce to be a bit too thick. I would recommend adding more liquid to thin it out.
Zohaib Abbasi
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the sauce. Otherwise, it was a very good recipe.
yamir galloza
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pancetta, but I loved the way it added flavor to the sauce. The cranberry-date-walnut combination is also very unique and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for something new and exciting
Janak Rimal
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors in this dish. The cranberry-date-walnut-pancetta sauce is so unique and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Ibrahim Garba Lawan
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the ravioli is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who loves Italian food.
Saqib Aziz Official
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ravioli, but this dish changed my mind. The cranberry-date-walnut-pancetta sauce is so delicious, it makes the ravioli taste amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Nouman Ahmed
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the ravioli cooked perfectly. Everyone loved it.
Fasho Fasho
[email protected]Wow, this recipe is a keeper! The cranberry-date-walnut-pancetta sauce is so unique and flavorful. It pairs perfectly with the ravioli. I highly recommend trying this dish.
Marilee's World
[email protected]This ravioli dish with cranberry-date-walnut-pancetta sauce was an absolute delight! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfectly balanced, and the pancetta added a wonderful richness. I will definitely be making this again.