Description
A delightful dish featuring cheese ravioli tossed with fresh tomatoes, asparagus, and aromatic herbs, perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cheese ravioli
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ravioli and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and asparagus to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the cooked ravioli, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine and heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For a protein boost, add cooked chicken or shrimp to the skillet along with the vegetables.
- Substitute the asparagus with spinach or zucchini for a different flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg