Sunday, June 5, 2011

Ravioli with cilantro and basil pesto

Ravioli is available in most grocery stores, and is an ingredient that works great store bought. Just boil them like the regular pasta and serve with a sauce of your choice. I made pesto with cilantro and basil. Although pesto calls for a lot of olive oil, I omit this step. So this could also work as a chutney.



Frozen Spinach and artichoke Ravioli - 1 pack
Cilantro - 1 bunch
Basil - 1 handful leaves
Green chili - 1
Black pepper - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
Pinenuts/Peanuts/Almonds - 1/4 cup
Parmesan cheese - 2 tbsp
Lemon - 1 tsp
Garlic cloves - 2

Blend all the ingredients for the pesto in a blender with a little water, to a smooth paste.
Boil a large pot of water and salt generously. When the water starts to boil, add the ravioli and cook till tender. Drain and add to the pesto.
Serve topped with some Parmesan cheese. I topped mine with some hot sauce.

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