Breaded Spinach and Artichoke Ravioli with "Puttanesca" Martini
The world famous cocktail known as the Martini was created in the US in the late 1800's when American vodka distilleries were becoming well established throughout the nation. Puttanesca sauce is traditionally paired with spaghetti. It literally translates to "spaghetti of the whore" in Italian and it is a flavorful, somewhat salty pasta dish invented in the mid-20th century.
Ingredients
- 20 breaded ravioli
- 1 lb, canned tomatoes, crushed
- 6-8 anchovies in oil, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
- Pecorino Romano
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 2 tbsp. capers
- 12 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- extra virgin olive oil
- TT salt
Directions
In a skillet, heat olive oil then add garlic, crushed red pepper and anchovies. Cook until golden. Add olives, capers and tomatoes. Simmer for 15 minutes. fold in parsley and season. Fry ravioli to golden brown then make ½ inch slices in the corner of the ravioli. Arrange ravioli evenly around the rim of the glass so that it doesn't tip. Finish the ravioli with grated Pecorino Romano.
