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Toasted ravioli.
| Type | Fried dish |
|---|---|
| Main ingredients | Flour, eggs, water |
| Cookbook: Toasted ravioli |
When was fried ravioli invented?
The first toasted ravioli seems to have been made in the 1950’s at a restaurant called Angelo Oldani’s on the Hill, the Italian neighborhood where both Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiola grew up.
Do Italians eat fried ravioli?
Although this delectable Italian food is widely considered to be the main course, it can be also served as an appetizer or a side dish. Nowadays, the recipes for preparing deep fried ravioli and baked ravioli have garnered a lot of attention.
Who invented toasted ravioli in St Louis?
Lou Oldani Sr., whose restaurant on The Hill has been credited as the birthplace of toasted ravioli, has died at age 103. The dish is considered a St. Louis original.
Why is toasted ravioli popular?
A waiter instructed a German cook whose English was a bit fuzzy to “drop some raviolis,” so the guy put them into hot oil. The staff liked them so much, toasted ravioli was added to the menu.