Ravioli with Tomatoes, Asparagus, Garlic, and Herbs
This Ravioli with Tomatoes Asparagus Garlic and Herbs uses a store-bought four cheese ravioli, paired with lots of fresh veggies, then to make everything shine it’s coated with a buttery garlic herb sauce, balsamic vinegar and parmesan.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 (20 oz) pkg refrigerated four cheese ravioli (or other ravioli flavor)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp butter
Additions (choose a suitable combination – we think the Asparagus and Grape Tomatoes are essential; Garlic, definitely!)
- 1 lb thin asparagus woody ends trimmed, chopped into 2-inch pieces
- 1 (10.5 oz) pkg grape tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic minced (1 Tbsp)
- green beans blanched (amount to taste)
- mushrooms slightly pre-cooked (amount to taste)
- fresh spinach (amount to taste)
- small florets of broccoli blanched (amount to taste)
Essentials
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ⅔ cup Fisher Walnuts chopped and toasted (optional)
- ¼ cup minced fresh basil
- ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper
- ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook ravioli in boiling water according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile heat olive oil and melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add asparagus to skillet and saute until tender, about 4 minutes. (Or cook alternative vegetables chosen from the above list of Additions.)
- Add tomatoes and garlic and saute about 1 minute longer, then toss in balsamic vinegar.
- Drain water from pasta once cooked through then pour into a large serving bowl.
- Add asparagus mixture to serving bowl along with walnuts (if using), basil and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss.
- Sprinkle in parmesan and serve warm.
Notes
Bryan’s Notes:
- My lovely wife and I made this the other day, for our evening meal. It was easy to do, took only a few ingredients, and turned out to be quite delicious. The only change I would make would be to use small Ravioli: I had found Jumbo Ravioli, frozen, and in a slightly larger package than called for. I think it was my only choice. Next time, I’ll make an effort to find a package of small ravioli.
- We have since cooked this dish many times. It’s a very quick and easy recipe, and we have found that other ingredients can be added or substituted with great results.
