Yummy ravioli with spinach, ricotta & pine nuts

Ravioli is a type of pasta composed of a filling sealed between two layers of thin pasta. For a variation in this recipe instead of home made pasta ,we used gow gee wrappers that you can buy in any Asian supermarket.

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tbs olive oil
• 1/2 small finely chopped onion
• 1/2 bunch English spinach, washed, trimmed and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup (125g) ricotta cheese
• 1 tbs toasted pine nuts
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 2 x 400g cans Italian whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
• 1/2 cup torn basil leaves
• 1 packet gow gee wrappers
• 1/2 cup (35g) shaved parmesan cheese

Method

1. Heat half the oil in a frying pan. Add onion and spinach and cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ricotta, pine nuts and nutmeg. Season to taste and cool.
2. Heat remaining oil in a saucepan. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and dried herbs, bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in basil.
3. Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Lay gow gee wrappers on a clean surface. Place a teaspoonful of mixture onto each. Brush edges with water, fold in half and press to seal. Repeat with remaining mixture and wrappers.
4. Cook ravioli in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Drain well. Serve with sauce and parmesan immediately.
5. Enjoy!

(Source: taste.com.au)