Ravioli in Ginger Tomato Broth

Submitted by EdsGirlAngie

"I don't believe I ever saw "ravioli in broth" as an appetizer until I dined in LaSalle County, IL. This is a wonderfully rich-flavored recipe, and not for the "wine-faint-of-heart". It makes an elegant beginning for a special dinner; the flavors are complex and I would suggest a simple entree to follow; perfectly grilled fish or chicken would be ideal."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 (9 ounce) package cheese ravioli or (9 ounce) package spinach ravioli (meat-filled ravioli is a little too heavy for this dish and I like to keep it vegetarian as well)
• 1 1⁄2 cups dry white wine
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium onion, sliced paper-thin
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeno peppers
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1⁄3 cup shredded fresh basil leaf
• 1 tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped

directions

1. Prepare ravioli according to package directions (generally, cook in boiling salted water for about 6 minutes for fresh pasta).
2. Reserve.
3. Combine wine, broth and onion and bring to a boil, skimming any foam.
4. Reduce heat and add ginger; simmer 10 minutes.
5. Add jalapeno, tomato and basil; heat through.
6. To serve, place 4 or 5 raviolis in the bottom of a bowl; ladle broth over.
7. (This is also impressive with one very large ravioli in the bottom of a shallow serving bowl.).

Reviews

[BethEJS]

Delicious way to serve pasta without a heavy tomato or cheese sauce - highly recommended!!! We used dried herbs in the broth, and that seemed to work just as well...

 

[Kumquat the Cats fr]

My BF and I both loved this dish, but the taste was a little bit intense, either due to the onions or wine (not the jalapeno, that was a nice touch). Next time I might saute the onions first or use less wine. Also, although I used vegetable ravioli, I think cheese would work better because it would be a foil for the wine and basil and otherwise low-fat broth. Angie is right, this dish would work great as an appetizer for an elegant dinner. Thanks!