Herbed Ricotta Won Tons W- Spicy Tomato Sauce

Herbed Ricotta Won Tons W- Spicy Tomato Sauce


1. To prepare won tons:

2. Place colander in a 2-quart glass measure or medium bowl.

3. Line colander with 2 layers of cheesecloth, allowing cheesecloth to extend over outside edges of bowl.

4. Spoon ricotta into colander.

5. Gather edges of cheesecloth together; tie securely.

6. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

7. Gently squeeze cheesecloth bag to remove excess liquid; discard liquid.

8. Spoon ricotta into a food processor.

9. Preheat oven to 350°.

10. Place almonds and flour in a spice or coffee grinder, and process until finely ground.

11. Set aside 3 tablespoons of almond mixture; add remaining almond mixture, mint, and next 8 ingredients (mint through garlic) to food processor.

12. Process until smooth.

13. Working with 1 won ton wrapper at a time (cover remaining wrappers with a damp towel to keep them from drying), spoon about 2 teaspoons ricotta mixture into center of each wrapper.

14. Moisten edges of dough with water; bring 2 opposite corners together. Press the edges together to seal, forming a triangle.

15. Repeat procedure with remaining won ton wrappers and ricotta mixture.

16. Place won tons on 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper and coated with cooking spray.

17. Brush won tons with lightly beaten egg white; sprinkle with reserved almond mixture.

18. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

19. Cool won tons 5 minutes on a wire rack.

20. To prepare sauce:.

21. Place tomatoes in food processor; process until finely chopped.

22. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

23. Add onion, and sauté 3 minutes.

24. Stir in orange rind, sugar, and habanero pepper; sauté 2 minutes.

25. Reduce heat to medium.

26. Stir in tomatoes and basil; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

27. Serve with won tons.

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