Description
A vibrant and flavorful ravioli dish cooked with tender asparagus, juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and fresh herbs, all tossed together in a light lemon and chicken broth sauce. This easy skillet recipe combines fresh ingredients and cheese ravioli for a quick, satisfying meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese ravioli
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Ravioli: Boil the cheese ravioli according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté Asparagus: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus pieces and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until they are tender-crisp, providing a pleasant crunch.
- Add Tomatoes and Garlic: Incorporate the halved cherry tomatoes and minced garlic into the skillet with the asparagus. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften and release their juices.
- Create Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice mixture into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook gently for 2 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Toss Ravioli and Veggies: Add the cooked ravioli back into the skillet. Gently toss everything together, ensuring the pasta is well coated with the vegetable and broth mixture.
- Finish with Herbs and Cheese: Stir in the fresh chopped basil, parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until the herbs are fragrant and the cheese has lightly melted, binding the dish.
- Serve: Plate the ravioli hot, optionally topping with extra Parmesan cheese for added richness and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor—dried herbs can be substituted but in smaller amounts.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated in a skillet with a splash of broth or water.
- Can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free ravioli.
