Description
Fresh cheese ravioli tossed with asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and a savory herb garlic butter sauce, finished with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs for a light yet comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 20 ounces fresh cheese ravioli
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup reserved pasta water
- Extra Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fresh ravioli according to the package directions. Reserve 1/3 cup pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the asparagus pieces and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for another 3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.
- Gently add the cooked ravioli to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water.
- Toss carefully so the ravioli gets coated in the herb garlic sauce.
- Stir in the parsley, basil, and Parmesan cheese before removing the skillet from the heat.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- Frozen ravioli can be used instead of fresh ravioli.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Spinach, zucchini, peas, or mushrooms can replace asparagus.
- Crushed red pepper flakes add a spicy kick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water or broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
