Italian-American classic · St. Louis
Toasted Ravioli
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Toasted ravioli is a St. Louis specialty of breaded, deep-fried meat ravioli served with marinara.
Legend credits a restaurant on The Hill with dropping ravioli into frying oil by accident.
Dust with Parmesan straight out of the fryer.
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- St. Louis
- Type
- Italian-American dish
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How do you make Italian meatballs from scratch?
Mix 1 pound of ground meat (beef, or a beef-pork blend) with 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs soaked in ½ cup milk, 1 egg, ½ cup grated Parmesan, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Mix gently, roll into balls, and brown in a skillet or bake at 400°F until cooked through — about 160°F in the center for beef and pork. The secret to tenderness is the milk-soaked breadcrumb panade and a light hand.