Crab Ravioli in Vodka Sauce

Absolutely love this tasty, dynamic sauce. The vodka sauce is spicy and creamy which complements the sweetness of the crab very nicely. I do have a pasta roller however homemade pasta is more of a weekend endeavor so using wonton wrappers instead makes for a very easy meal after a work day.  Optional variances could be to use large pasta shells to stuff and bake or for a vegetarian option substitute the crap for a spinach, mushroom, and onion mixture. 

Vodka Sauce Ingredients:

1/2 Tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 & 1/2 Tablespoons minced garlic
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 & 1/2 cup of marinara sauce ( I use Classico sweet basil)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 Tablespoon butter
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1. In medium size skillet heat oil, red pepper flakes, garlic, salt and pepper until garlic begins to turn golden brown and pepper flakes release their oil. 
2. First stir in marinara then cream, butter, and cheese. Heat thoroughly. 

(If sensitive to spicy foods then cut red pepper flakes in half)

Ravioli Ingredients:

1 (6-ounce) can of crab meat
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon of lemon juice
2 Tablespoons of chopped green onion
dash of Salt and Pepper
Wonton Wrappers (usually found in produce section)
small dish of water
2 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive oil

1. Salt large pot of water and bring to a boil. Meanwhile mix crab meat, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, green onion, salt and pepper in a bowl. 
2. Spoon crab mixture on a single wonton wrapper. Dip finger in water and trace outer edge of wonton wrapper. Fold wonton wrapper into triangle and seal edges. Continuing making ravioli until all crab mixture is gone. Drop ravioli into boiling water with olive oil and cook about 5 minutes or until ravioli is floating. Drain, plate, and top with sauce. 

(Since this uses the wonton wrappers, they will look more like a Chinese dumpling but no worries they taste great!)