Description
Homemade ravioli with tomatoes & herbs brings Italian countryside charm to your dinner table. Fresh pasta pockets packed with rich flavors invite culinary adventure, promising a delightful meal you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh or refrigerated ravioli (any filling)
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as basil, oregano, thyme, or a mix), chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Liquids and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Fill a spacious pot with water, season generously with salt, and bring to a vigorous boil.
- Carefully drop the ravioli into the bubbling water, allowing them to cook precisely according to package instructions while maintaining their delicate structure.
- Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a generously sized skillet over moderate heat, creating a perfect cooking environment.
- Introduce slender asparagus to the skillet, sautéing until they transform into a vibrant, crisp-tender state with slight caramelization.
- Tumble ripe cherry tomatoes and fragrant garlic into the skillet, stirring briefly until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their aromatic juices.
- Optional: Deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine, letting it simmer momentarily to burn off the alcohol and concentrate the flavors.
- Drain the cooked ravioli, reserving a small amount of starchy cooking liquid to help create a silky sauce.
- Transfer the ravioli into the skillet, gently folding them into the vegetable mixture, using the reserved pasta water to create a light, glossy coating.
- Scatter freshly chopped herbs throughout the dish, allowing their vibrant essence to permeate the ravioli.
- Season with a delicate balance of salt and freshly cracked pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Plate immediately, crowning the dish with a generous dusting of finely grated Parmesan cheese for a luxurious finish.
Notes
- Swap asparagus with seasonal vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for variety and flexibility during different times of the year.
- Reserve pasta water before draining to create a silky, light sauce that helps coat the ravioli with rich, herbal flavors.
- Choose whole wheat or gluten-free ravioli to accommodate dietary restrictions while maintaining the recipe’s delicious profile.
- Add red pepper flakes for subtle heat and depth if you enjoy a spicier dish with more complex flavor notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg