Annie's Squash Ravioli

By deedavis

Ingredients

• 1 small butternut squash
• 1 can fat free chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup part skim milk ricotta cheese
• 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 50 -count package of wonton wrappers
• 3 Tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with equal parts cold water
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 Tablespoons Italian parsley
• 1/4 cup tomato, diced

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut butternut squash in half, remove seeds and place cut sides down in a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick spray. Add 1/2 inch of water and bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes or until tender. Squash can also be quartered and cooked in a microwave oven until tender.Heat a large nonstick skillet until hot. Pour 1/4 cup chicken broth in skillet and saut� onion and garlic. Transfer to a large bowl. Scoop out squash and place in the bowl with the onions. Add ricotta cheese, basil, salt and pepper and mash to a coarse paste.Place a wonton wrapper on a lightly floured surface. Spoon filling, about the diameter of a 50-cent piece and about 1/4-inch thick, onto the center of the wrapper. Lightly wet the edges of the wonton with the cornstarch mixture. Lay a second wrapper over the filling and press the edges onto the bottom piece. Trim edges with ravioli cutter or knife if desired.Carefully place filled ravioli in a large pot of boiling water, one at a time and stir gently. Cook for about four to five minutes. Remove cooked ravioli with slotted spoon and place on plate. Top your favorite pasta sauce, Parmesan cheese, chopped tomato, parsley, etc. Annie T. of Redwood City, CA sent this excellent recipe for low-fat vegetarian ravioli. Annie likes to make a large batch and freeze them individually on a cookie sheet. Once frozen, place them in an airtight container or ziplock bag to keep them fresh. The ravioli can then be cooked in smaller portions. Annie is a member of our San Carlos, CA location. Thanks Annie!