Herbed Ricotta Won Tons With Spicy Tomato Sauce

Name: Herbed Ricotta Won Tons With Spicy Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Won Tons:; 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup blanched almonds, toasted; 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives; 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 large egg white; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 30 won ton wrappers; Cooking spray; 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; Sauce:; 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2/3 cup chopped onion; 2 teaspoons finely grated orange rind; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 habanero pepper, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

Won Tons:
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup blanched almonds, toasted
1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg white
1 garlic clove, chopped
30 won ton wrappers
Cooking spray
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Sauce:
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon olive oil
2/3 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons finely grated orange rind
1 teaspoon sugar
1 habanero pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1
To prepare won tons, place colander in a 2-quart glass measure or medium bowl. Line colander with 2 layers of cheesecloth, allowing cheesecloth to extend over outside edges of bowl. Spoon ricotta into colander. Gather edges of cheesecloth together; tie securely. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Gently squeeze cheesecloth bag to remove excess liquid; discard liquid. Spoon ricotta into a food processor.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
3
Place almonds and flour in a spice or coffee grinder, and process until finely ground. Set aside 3 tablespoons of almond mixture; add remaining almond mixture, mint, and next 8 ingredients (mint through garlic) to food processor. Process until smooth.
4
Working with 1 won ton wrapper at a time (cover remaining wrappers with a damp towel to keep them from drying), spoon about 2 teaspoons ricotta mixture into center of each wrapper. Moisten edges of dough with water; bring 2 opposite corners together. Press the edges together to seal, forming a triangle. Repeat procedure with remaining won ton wrappers and ricotta mixture.
5
Place won tons on 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper and coated with cooking spray. Brush won tons with lightly beaten egg white; sprinkle with reserved almond mixture.
6
Bake at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool won tons 5 minutes on a wire rack.
7
To prepare sauce, place tomatoes in food processor; process until finely chopped. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and saute 3 minutes. Stir in orange rind, sugar, and habanero pepper; saute 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in tomatoes and basil; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with won tons.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Won Tons:, 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup blanched almonds, toasted, 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Herbed Ricotta Won Tons With Spicy Tomato Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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