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Ravioli in Lemon Parmesan Butter

Ravioli in Lemon Parmesan Butter: A Quick Gourmet Delight

Ravioli in Lemon Parmesan Butter is a quick, vegetarian dish that combines luscious cheese ravioli with a creamy, zesty sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ravioli
  • 9 ounces Cheese Ravioli Choose your favorite filling
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Or Pecorino Romano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme Or fresh thyme
  • 2 cloves Garlic Grated
For the Asparagus
  • 8 ounces Green Asparagus Or broccoli/snap peas
For Garnishing
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Freshly grated

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Grater

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the ingredients by grating the garlic and cutting the asparagus. Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat.
  3. Heat a large skillet over low heat and add the unsalted butter to melt.
  4. Once the butter has melted, add the grated garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and lemon juice into the garlic butter.
  6. Add the asparagus to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  7. Drop the ravioli into the boiling water and cook for about 3 minutes.
  8. Transfer reserved pasta water into the skillet, stir gently to combine.
  9. Mix in the grated Parmesan until melted, then fold in the cooked ravioli.
  10. Finish by sprinkling with black pepper, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients and reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.

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