Best 5 St Louis Fried Ravioli Recipes
St. Louis fried ravioli is a unique and delightful appetizer or snack that originated in the vibrant city of St. Louis, Missouri. It features delicate wonton wrappers stuffed with a savory combination of ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and a blend of Italian seasonings. These ravioli are then carefully coated in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture and deep-fried until golden brown, resulting in a crispy outer shell and a soft, flavorful filling. Served with a side of marinara sauce for dipping, St. Louis fried ravioli has become a beloved culinary creation that captures the essence of St. Louis's culinary heritage.
This article offers two distinct recipes for St. Louis fried ravioli. The first recipe guides you through the classic preparation method, using a traditional filling and breadcrumb coating. The second recipe presents a creative twist on the classic, featuring a unique filling made from a mixture of crab and cream cheese, adding an extra layer of coastal flair to this classic dish.
Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can successfully prepare this delicious appetizer. Detailed ingredient lists and cooking times are included to guarantee a hassle-free cooking experience. Whether you prefer the traditional flavors of the classic recipe or the innovative blend of seafood and cheese in the crab and cream cheese variation, this article has you covered.
So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey to the heart of St. Louis with these two exceptional St. Louis fried ravioli recipes.
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
FRIED RAVIOLI
Fried ravioli, a popular appetizer in St. Louis, Missouri, is breaded and deep-fried pasta. If frying pasta sounds strange to you, keep an open mind: crispy pasta shell, soft cheese filling and ample marinara sauce for dipping; what's not to like?
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour enough olive oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees F.
- While the oil is heating, put the buttermilk and the bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Working in batches, dip ravioli in buttermilk to coat completely. Allow the excess buttermilk to drip back into the bowl. Dredge ravioli in the bread crumbs. Place the ravioli on a baking sheet, and continue with the remaining ravioli.
- When the oil is hot, fry the ravioli in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried ravioli to paper towels to drain.
- Sprinkle the fried ravioli with Parmesan and serve with a bowl of warmed marinara sauce for dipping.
AIR-FRYER RAVIOLI
While visiting a friend in St. Louis, Missouri, I tried fried ravioli at almost every restaurant we visited. When I got home, I had to try to replicate them, and I think this air-fryer ravioli recipe comes pretty close. -Cristina Carrera, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 350°. 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 eggs, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere., In batches, arrange ravioli in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes longer. If desired, immediately sprinkle with basil and additional Parmesan cheese. Serve warm with marinara sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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
ST. LOUIS DEEP-FRIED RAVIOLIS
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories pastas, appetizer
Time 22m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- If raviolis are frozen, defrost. Dip raviolis into milk and then into bread crumbs.
- Heat the oil to 375 degrees and deep-fry the raviolis until golden brown, two to three minutes; turn to cook evenly. Remove from the oil; drain.
- Sprinkle with cheese and serve, with sauce for dipping.
Tips:
- To make the wontons, cut the wonton wrappers into thirds. Place a small amount of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each wrapper. Fold the wrapper over the filling to form a triangle. Pinch the edges of the wrapper together to seal.
- For the breading, whisk together the flour, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Dredge the wontons in the breading mixture.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the wontons until they are golden brown and crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Serve the wontons with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
St. Louis fried ravioli is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. The wontons are filled with a creamy, cheesy filling and then breaded and fried until golden brown. They are perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce.
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover wonton wrappers. You can also use different fillings, such as ground beef, pork, or chicken. Get creative and experiment with different flavors to find your perfect combination.
St. Louis fried ravioli is a surefire crowd-pleaser. Serve them at your next party or gathering and watch them disappear!
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