Baked Ravioli Gratin with Blue Cheese and Walnuts
Ingredients
- 2 packs of fresh ravioli about 14 oz
- 5 oz blue cheese Roquefort, Gorgonzola, or Blue Cheese
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and finely chop the garlic clove.
- Roughly chop the walnuts and set them aside.
- Cut the blue cheese into small pieces.
Step 2: Make the Blue Cheese Sauce
- In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over low heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add the blue cheese pieces.
- Stir gently until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 3: Assemble the Gratin
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Layer half of the ravioli in the dish without separating them.
- Pour some of the blue cheese sauce over the ravioli and sprinkle with some chopped walnuts.
- Repeat with another layer of ravioli, then cover with the remaining sauce.
- For an extra cheesy touch, sprinkle with grated Parmesan if desired.
Step 4: Bake the Gratin
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.