Description
A quick and flavorful pasta dish made with cheese ravioli, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a light, satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 (18–20 oz) package cheese ravioli (fresh or refrigerated)
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or oregano (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ravioli according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add cherry tomatoes and asparagus. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 4–5 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Add the cooked ravioli to the skillet. Toss gently with the vegetables. Add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Stir in fresh basil, parsley, and thyme or oregano. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Finish with grated Parmesan and lemon zest, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use spinach and ricotta or mushroom-filled ravioli for added depth.
- Add protein like grilled chicken, shrimp, or white beans.
- Replace fresh herbs with Italian seasoning if needed.
- For a creamy version, stir in a tablespoon of cream cheese at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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