Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Whole Wheat Ravioli with Mustard-Tarragon Sauce

1 16oz package of Putney Pasta Whole Wheat Spinach and Cheese Ravioli
1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup unsalted cashews, coarsely chopped
1 bunch scallions

Sauce:
1/3 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons dried tarragon
2/3 cup water
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
5 tablespoons Vermont maple syrup

Steam carrots intil just tender. Rinse in cold water and set aside. Prepare ravioli according to package directions. For the sauce, in a skillet saute garlic in 1/3 cup olive oil until golden. Wisk in remaining ingredients of the sauce and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. In large frying pan or wok lightly toast cashews in 1/4 cup olive oil. Add carrots, ravioli and sauce. Simmer 5 minutes. Stir in scallions. Remove from heat. Serves 4-6.

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