Fried Ravioli With Triple Tomato Dipping Sauce

Oh yum. I loved this appie the first time I tried it. The dipping sauce is the key. This rich tomato flavor is wonderful. This will have your guests smiling from ear to ear.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 40

Ingredients

• 15  ounces tomato sauce
• 1  cup tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil with herbs, finely chopped
• 1  teaspoon  dried Italian seasoning
• 4  cups  oil, for deep frying
• 25  ounces  frozen small  cheese ravioli, thawed
• 2  tablespoons green onions, chopped

Directions

1. In medium saucepan, combine tomato sauce, fresh tomato, sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning; mix well.
2. Simmer over medium low heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat to 375.
4. Pat ravioli dry.
5. Fry ravioli, about 6 at a time, for 1 to 3 minutes or until golden and crisp, turning once.
6. Drain on paper towels.
7. Pour sauce into serving bowl; sprinkle with green onions.
8. Serve warm ravioli with warm dipping sauce.