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Lighter Fried Ravioli Recipe

Crispy, oven-baked ravioli with a crunchy panko coating served with warm marinara.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package refrigerated cheese ravioli
  • nonstick cooking spray for coating baking sheet and spraying ravioli
  • 1 cup panko
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 egg white slightly beaten
  • 2 cups marinara sauce warmed, for serving

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 shallow bowls or medium bowls
  • tongs or fork
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Cook the refrigerated cheese ravioli according to package instructions, drain in a strainer, and let cool slightly so they are easy to handle.
  3. In a shallow bowl, combine the panko, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan; stir to mix evenly.
  4. Place the slightly beaten egg white in a separate shallow bowl.
  5. Working one at a time, dredge each ravioli in the egg white, then press both sides into the panko mixture to coat completely.
  6. Arrange the coated ravioli on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, spray the tops lightly with nonstick cooking spray, and bake until the coating is light golden, about 10–12 minutes.
  7. Warm the marinara sauce if needed and serve the baked ravioli with the sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Use fresh or refrigerated ravioli as specified; do not add additional fillings.
  • Do not oversaturate ravioli in egg white to keep the coating crisp.
  • Spraying the tops with cooking spray helps the panko brown evenly.
  • Serve immediately for best crunch.