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St. Louis Toasted Ravioli Bites

A St. Louis classic, these crispy ravioli bites are golden-fried and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese for a savory finish. Serve them hot with marinara dipping sauce.

Recipe Info

Prep time
Prep Time
25 min
Difficulty
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
Servings
2

Nutrition

calories374kcal
carbohydrates39g
fat19g
protein11g

Ingredients

16 oz jar marinara sauce
1 large egg
2 tbsp whole milk
0.75 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
0.5 tsp salt
25 oz package frozen cheese ravioli, thawed
3 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Begin by heating the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts bubbling. Then, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer until needed.

2

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. In another small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and salt.

3

Dip each ravioli in the milk mixture, followed by the bread crumb mixture to coat evenly.

4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy pan until it reaches a temperature where a small amount of breading sizzles and turns brown. Fry the ravioli, a few at a time, for about 1 minute per side until they turn golden.

5

Once fried, place the ravioli on paper towels to drain excess oil. Immediately sprinkle them with Parmesan cheese and serve alongside hot marinara sauce for dipping.