Toasted Ravioli

This appetizer is best made with fresh ravioli; not the frozen. I have used both the spinach and cheese ravioli and the all-cheese ravioli, but feel free to experiment on your own. This recipe is from Rachael Ray. You may want to double the recipe - it is so good!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  eggs
•  milk or  half-and-half
•  salt, to taste
•  pepper, to taste
• 1 1⁄2 cups  Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
• 1⁄4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 12  large  fresh spinach-cheese ravioli, about 3/4 pound
• 5  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 3  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1  pinch red pepper flakes
• 2  roasted red peppers, drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

Directions

1. Beat eggs and a splash of milk seasoned with salt and pepper in a shallow dish.
2. Combine bread crumbs with cheese and parsley in a second dish.
3. Coat the fresh pasta in egg then bread crumbs.
4. Heat 3 T olive oil over medium heat in a skillet and then toast the ravioli until deep golden, 3-4 minutes on each side.
5. In small sauce pot, heat the remaining olive oil and the garlic and red pepper flakes over medium-low heat.
6. Grind the roasted peppers in the food processor and add to garlic after it sautes for a couple of minutes.
7. Stir in tomatoes and season the sauce with salt and pepper.
8. When ready to serve, transfer sauce to small bowl.
9. Surround the sauce with toasted ravioli for dipping and serve.