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Stunning plated serving of Chicken & Ricotta Wonton Ravioli, a chef-tested recipe by Chef Jorj Morgan.
Jorj Morgan

Chicken & Ricotta Wonton Ravioli

By utilizing delicate wonton wrappers to encase a pureed filling of cooked chicken, rich ricotta, and fresh basil, this rapid-boil pasta is flawlessly finished in a nutty, highly aromatic browned butter and crisped sage sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Dinner Party

Ingredients
  

The Ravioli Core
  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated, about ½ cup
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 1 package wonton wrappers, about 36
  • Small bowl of water, for sealing
The Brown Butter & Sage
  • ½ cup butter, 1 stick
  • 4 to 6 sage leaves
The Creamy Red Sauce
  • 1 cup prepared marinara sauce
  • 2 tablespoons half-and-half
The Garnish
  • toasted pine nuts for garnish
  • grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Method
 

Make the Filling
  1. Add the chicken to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to shred.
  2. Add the ricotta cheese, basil leaves, and Parmesan cheese and pulse to combine.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble the Ravioli
  1. Lay four wonton wrappers onto your work surface.
  2. Add a spoonful of the chicken filling into the center of each square.
  3. Place a small basil leaf on top of the filling.
  4. Wet the borders of the squares with water. Lay another wonton wrapper on top and gently press with your fingers to seal in the filling. Use the tines of a fork to crimp the edges together. Repeat with the remaining wonton wrappers and filling.
Brown the Butter & Sage
  1. Cover the ravioli with a clean towel or plastic wrap while you make the sauce.
  2. Warm the butter over low heat until it begins to froth and turn golden, about 5 minutes.
  3. Toss in the sage leaves and continue cooking for two minutes more.
Cook & Serve
  1. Heat marinara sauce over low heat.
  2. Stir in the cream.
  3. Lower the ravioli into a pot of boiling salted water, one at a time. Do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. The ravioli will cook in just a few minutes.
  4. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to the brown butter or red sauce.
  5. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and pine nuts.