Description
A vibrant, spring-inspired pasta dish featuring tender cheese ravioli tossed with crisp asparagus, juicy cherry tomatoes and fragrant garlic, all brought together by a light lemon-broth sauce and fresh herbs. Finished with Parmesan, it’s a quick yet elegant weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese ravioli
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese ravioli and cook according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus pieces and sauté for 4–5 minutes, until they turn bright green and are tender-crisp.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.
Pour the chicken broth and lemon juice into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
Add the cooked ravioli to the skillet and gently toss until the pasta is coated in the sauce and warmed through.
Remove from heat, stir in the chopped basil, parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until the herbs are wilted and the cheese is melted into the sauce.
Divide the ravioli among serving plates and top with extra Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra brightness, add a handful of baby spinach or arugula in step 6 and allow it to wilt in the warm sauce. To make this vegetarian, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet over low heat—if the sauce has thickened, stir in a splash of broth to loosen it.