Elegant Baked Caprese Ravioli
Delight in this sophisticated dish of jumbo cheese ravioli baked to golden perfection and topped with slices of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and fragrant basil leaves. Finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, this dish is a culinary masterpiece that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| 1 | (16 ounce) package jumbo cheese ravioli |
| 2 | ripe tomatoes, sliced |
| 3 | fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced |
| 1⁄2 | fresh basil leaves |
| 2 | ounces extra virgin olive oil |
| salt to taste | |
| black pepper to taste | |
Instructions
Preparation and Baking | |
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| 1. | Cook the jumbo cheese ravioli according to package directions. Allow to cool to room temperature. |
| 2. | Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Chop the fresh basil. |
| 3. | Place the cooked ravioli on a parchment-lined baking pan. Top each ravioli with a slice of fresh tomato and season with salt and pepper. Add a layer of basil and then the fresh mozzarella cheese. |
| 4. | Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the ravioli begin to brown. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before serving. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 134.1 kcal |
| Protein | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 12.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1.2 g |
Published on Jul 30, 2024 by Luminița