Broccoli Rabe Ravioli (Filling)

By Luso_Mama

Ingredients

• 1 cup broccoli rabe
• 2 cups greens (kale, escarole, spinach or combination), chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 15 ounces low-fat or part-skim ricotta cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Details

Servings 50
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from blog.foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cut off and discard 1 inch from stem ends of broccoli rabe. Cook broccoli rabe, uncovered, in 4 cups of salted water for about 3 minutes (just until tender). Remove the broccoli rabe from the water and place in a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop the cooking process. Once cool, drain well in a colander.

Heat oil in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add greens and garlic. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until wilted. Add broccoli rabe and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes to heat through. Remove from heat and cool.

Once vegetable mixture is cool, add to food processor with ricotta cheese. Pulse to puree. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Use about 1/2 tablesppon to fill each ravioli.