Fresh Pea Ravioli with Crispy Prosciutto

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   Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.

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   Heat the oil in a skillet, over medium heat.

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   Add the prosciutto and cook until crisp.

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   Remove and drain on paper towels.

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   Set aside.

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   Lightly oil a serving plate with some of the prosciutto crisping oil and put it in a warm oven until ready to serve.

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   Drain the ricotta of excess moisture in a fine mesh sieve for 10 to 15 minutes.

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   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat.

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   Add the peas and blanch them until just tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.

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    Transfer the peas to an ice water bath, to shock and stop the cooking and preserve the color.

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    Keep the pot of hot water on the stove to cook the ravioli.

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    Transfer the peas to a food processor and puree with the drained ricotta and salt and pepper, to taste.

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    Put a teaspoon (or more depending on wonton size) of the pea mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper; avoid overfilling.

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    Dampen the inside outer edges of wonton with water and fold, pinching around the borders to ensure that the ravioli is well sealed.

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    Repeat with the remaining wonton wrappers and filling.

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    Bring the pot of hot water to a boil over medium heat.

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    Drop the ravioli, in batches, into the boiling water and cook until tender and the wrapper becomes slightly translucent, about 3 minutes.

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    With a slotted spoon or skimmer, transfer the cooked ravioli to the lightly oiled serving plate.

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    Drizzle with lemon infused olive oil and top with crispy prosciutto and a few peas.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.