Deep-Fried Ravioli with Parmesan and 2 Tomato Dips

Step 1 : The Preparation

Before you can enjoy the delicious ravioli, you’ll need to deep-fry them and prepare the dips. To do this, start by setting up a breading station for the ravioli, dividing the ingredients among three plates. On the first plate, mix the flour with a pinch of salt. On the next plate, whisk the eggs into the buttermilk. For the final station, grate the Parmesan and then combine it with the breadcrumbs and Italian herbs on the last plate.

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Make Your Own Ravioli

For this recipe, we used store-bought ravioli. But if you have a little more time, you can also make the ravioli yourself. For example, check out these recipes for ravioli with spinach and feta or for ravioli stuffed with pecorino.

Step 2 : The Ravioli

To make sure the delicious Parmesan coating coats your ravioli perfectly, first dredge the ravioli in flour, tap off the excess, and then dip them in the buttermilk-egg mixture. After coating the ravioli in flour a second time, tapping off the excess, and dipping them in the buttermilk mixture, the final step is to coat them with Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and Italian herbs. To do this, coat the prepared ravioli in the breadcrumbs until they’re covered all over.

Once all the ravioli are prepared, you can deep-fry them. To do this, heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot.

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Is the oil hot enough?

To check if the oil is hot enough, use a wooden spoon. As soon as small bubbles form when you dip the handle of the spoon into the oil, the oil is hot enough and you can start frying the ravioli.

To avoid getting burned by the hot oil, use a slotted spoon or a ladle. Gently lower the ravioli into the hot oil using the slotted spoon. Once the fried ravioli have turned golden brown, they’re done, and you can gently lift them out of the pot. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels so the paper towels can absorb the excess oil, and let the ravioli cool completely.

Step 3 : The Fruity Dip

While you’re looking forward to the ravioli, you can already start preparing the dips. For example, a light, fruity dip goes especially well with the delicious fried ravioli. To make it, mix the Sugo Herb Tomato Sauce and the tomato paste with seasoned vegetables. Season to taste with (fresh) lime juice, salt, and pepper—and your first dip is ready.

Step 4 : The Spicy Dip

This savory dip is a spicy alternative. To make it, finely chop the fresh basil leaves and mix them with the olive oil and the chunky spicy tomatoes. Season to taste with the juice of one whole lemon, and season the dip with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your liking—just the way you like it.

Step 5 : The Finale

Once both dips are ready and the ravioli have cooled, there’s just one final step: To add the finishing touch to the fried ravioli, sprinkle them with sea salt before serving.

Now you can finally dip the fried ravioli into the delicious dips and enjoy them. Buon appetito!