Passata is a thick tomato purée, compared to crushed tomatoes and not as acidic as tomato sauce. The Carb count varies widely so check your brand. Generally, we try to buy a brand with 3 CHO/1/2 cup/125 ml for a lower Carb count.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian
Keyword
basil, Passata, ravioli
Ingredients
1lb.(454 gr) frozen Ravioli, with meat filling (43 CHO/1/2 cup/100 gr) 195.22 CHO
23oz(690 ml) jar Passata (3 CHO/1/2 cup/125 ml) 16.56 CHO
2TBSPolive oil 0 CHO
¼tsp.garlicminced 0 CHO
¼tsp.salt 0 CHO
¼tsp.pepper 0 CHO
¼tspred pepper flakesoptional 0 CHO
3large fresh basil leaves + more for garnish 0 CHO
*1 large251 gr fresh mozzarella ball, sliced 0 CHO
1cup(70 gr) Parmesan Cheese, grated 0 CHO
TOTAL CHO 211.78 CHO
TOTAL WEIGHT 1335 GRAMS
211.78CHO DIVIDED BY 1335 GRAMS = .158 CHO/GRAM
½CUP= 123 GRAMS(.158 CHO x 123 GRAMS) 19.43 CHO/1/2 CUP
Instructions
Pre heat oven to 400
Heat olive oil in large skillet or cast-iron frying pan. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes.
Next add Passata, chopped basil leaves, red pepper flakes (if using), salt and pepper.
Add frozen ravioli and stir into the tomato sauce mixture. Bring to a boil on the stove top and simmer for 10 minutes.
Slice fresh mozzarella and layer on top of the tomato ravioli.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes in the oven, and then place under the broiler for 5 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce bubbling.
Top with more fresh basil leaves and let rest 10 minutes before serving.
*Fresh mozzarella CHO may vary so it’s important to check your product.