Mediterranean Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli with Grilled Courgette Salad

Mediterranean Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli with Grilled Courgette Salad

Ready in 25 minutes Serves 4-5
This dish most recently appeared in My Classic (5 Nights For 4) on Sunday, November 13, 2016.

A rolling boil is in between boiling and simmering. Make sure to have a rolling boil for cooking your ravioli, to ensure it doesn’t split open.


Ingredients

MEDITERRANEAN SPINACH AND RICOTTA RAVIOLI

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Mediterranean spice mix
  • ½ cup white wine or vegetable stock
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • ½ cup vegetable stock
  • 100g roasted red capsicum, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 400g spinach and ricotta ravioli

GRILLED COURGETTE SALAD

  • 2 courgettes, sliced 1cm on an angle
  • 1 capsicum, core and seeds removed and sliced 1cm
  • 1 tablespoon Mediterranean spice mix
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ bag baby spinach leaves
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 100g feta cheese, crumbled

TO SERVE

  • 3 tablespoons roughly chopped basil leaves

Steps

  1. oven grill to high. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Bring a medium pot of salted water to the boil.
  2. Heat first measure of oil in a large fry-pan on medium heat. Cook red onion, garlic and first measure of Mediterranean spice mix for 2–3 minutes, until onion is tender. Add white wine/stock and cook for about 1 minute, until liquid has almost evaporated.
  3. Add chopped tomatoes, stock, roasted red capsicum, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes, until sauce thickens.
  4. Toss courgettes and capsicum on prepared tray with second measure of Mediterranean spice mix and second measure of olive oil. Cook veggies for 6–8 minutes, until just tender. Turn once during cooking.
  5. Add grilled courgette and capsicum to a large bowl with all remaining grilled courgette salad ingredients. Toss lightly to combine and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Cook spinach and ricotta ravioli in pot of boiling water (water should be on a rolling boil to avoid filling bursting), for 2–3 minutes, until just tender. When Mediterranean sauce has thickened, add ravioli to pan and gently fold through sauce until coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Divide Mediterranean spinach and ricotta ravioli between plates and garnish with basil leaves. Serve grilled courgette salad on the side.

Nutritional Information

Energy 1586 kj
379 kcal
Protein 12.5g
Carbohydrate 30.9g
Fat 20.3g