Ravioli with Split Pea Sauce

Ravioli with Split Pea Sauce 

A nice French Pea sauce recipe to try ! 

Ingredients 

 * 1 quart fat-skimmed chicken broth 

 * 1 1/3 cups dried yellow split peas 

 * 2 packages (9 oz. each) cheese-filled ravioli or tortellini 

 * 3 dried hot chilies (2 in. long) 

 * 1/2 teaspoon olive or salad oil 

 * 2 teaspoons minced garlic 

 * 1 teaspoon cumin seed 

 * 1 quart baby spinach leaves (about 1/4 lb.), rinsed 

 * 1/2 cup red cherry tomatoes (about 1 in.), rinsed and halved 

 * 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 

 * Salt and fresh-ground pepper 

 INSTRUCTIONS 

 1. In a 3- to 4-quart pan over high heat, bring broth and split peas to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until peas fall apart, about 50 minutes. 

 2. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 2 quarts water to a boil; add ravioli. Stir occasionally until pasta is tender to bite, 4 to 6 minutes; drain. 

 3. Meanwhile, transfer split pea mixture to a blender or food processor; whirl until smooth. 

 4. Remove and discard stems from chilies; shake out and discard seeds. Wipe the 3- to 4-quart pan dry. Add chilies, oil, garlic, and cumin; stir over medium-high heat until garlic is lightly browned, about 1 minute. 

 5. Pour split pea purée into pan with chili mixture. Add spinach, tomatoes, and turmeric; stir just until steaming. 

 6. Add drained ravioli to sauce and mix gently. Spoon equally into wide bowls. Add salt and pepper to taste. French Pea Sauce....

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