Ravioli with Eggplant

“Let’s find a new way to prepare ravioli,” I was encouraged.

The recipe we found looked rather bland. Thus I immediately enhanced it with garlic and oregano. This version was rated worthy of adding to our expanding rotation.

Yield: 2 generous servings in about 30 active minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups cubed eggplant
  • 15 oz diced tomatoes, canned, undrained
  • 12 oz water
  • 2 tsp vegetable bullion
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 TBSP dried basil
  • 10 oz zucchini, sliced into half moons
  • 11 oz fresh cheese ravioli
  • Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Procedure

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet. Saute garlic and eggplant until lightly browned; approximately 3 minutes. Add zucchini and saute for 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in tomatoes, bullion, and herbs. Bring to boil. Add ravioli and cook uncovered, folding gently for 3 to 4 minutes for fresh, 4 to 5 minutes if frozen. Stir in beans and heat for a minute.
  3. Divide between plates, sprinkle with cheese, and enjoy!

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2 responses to “Ravioli with Eggplant”

  1. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    What might you use instead of eggplant? It makes my mouth itchy.

    1. Robert Shaw Avatar
      Robert Shaw

      Instead of the eggplant try white mushrooms and/or another squash: Yellow (AKA Summer/Crookneck), Grey, Chayote, …

      Whichever you try, chop into 1cm cubes then saute it in a hot pan so that it caramelizes lightly rather than softens. Then turn the heat down on adding the zucchini to yield a variety of textures.

      Tell me what you try and how it tastes.