Cauliflower and Crab Ravioli
- 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small head of cauliflower (1 pound), cut into 1-inch florets
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 pound lump crabmeat, picked over
- Salt and freshly ground white pepper
- 8 Fresh Pasta Sheets with Parsley
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- In a large, deep skillet, melt the butter in 2 teaspoons of the olive oil.
- Add the minced garlic and cook over moderate heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the cauliflower florets and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, just until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
- Add the water, cover and cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 4 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 6 minutes.
- Add the crabmeat and stir gently to heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
- Add salt and the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the boiling water and cook the pasta sheets until just tender, about 1 minute.
- Drain and return to the pot.
- Lightly drizzle the sheets with olive oil and, using 2 large spoons, toss lightly to coat.
- Place 1 pasta sheet on each of 4 warmed plates.
- Spoon the creamed crab and cauliflower onto the pasta sheets and sprinkle with half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with the remaining pasta sheets and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
- Serve right away.
unsalted butter, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, head of cauliflower, water, heavy cream, lump crabmeat, salt, parsley, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/cauliflower-and-crab-ravioli (may not work)