Lemon Butter Ravioli: Your New Weeknight Obsession!
Lemon butter ravioli: master this quick and elegant pasta dish. Creamy cheese ravioli in a bright lemon sauce with crispy breadcrumbs. Ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 pound cheese ravioli
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 bunch asparagus, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, the breadcrumbs, and basil. Cook, stirring occasionally until the breadcrumbs are toasted all over, about 3 minutes. Add the cheese and cook another 2 minutes, until fried. Remove the breadcrumbs from the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Set the breadcrumbs aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ravioli according to package directions until al dente. Drain the ravioli.
- Place the skillet back over medium heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the asparagus. Cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Add the butter, 1 clove garlic, the thyme, and lemon zest, and cook until the butter begins to brown, 3-4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add the wine and lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer 2-3 minutes, until the sauce reduces slightly. Drop the ravioli into the sauce, gently tossing to combine.
- Divide the ravioli between plates. Top with breadcrumbs and additional herbs, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- For the brightest lemon flavor, always use freshly grated zest and juice. The zest carries the essential oils that give the most intense aroma.
- To ensure your breadcrumbs are perfectly crispy and evenly golden, keep them moving in the skillet. Stir constantly and remove them from the heat as soon as they're done to prevent burning.
- Don't overcook your ravioli! Al dente is key for texture. They will continue to cook slightly when tossed in the hot sauce.
- When browning the butter, watch it closely. It can go from perfectly nutty to burnt in a matter of seconds. Look for a golden-brown color and a fragrant, toasty smell. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- To ensure your breadcrumbs are perfectly crispy and evenly golden, keep them moving in the skillet. Stir constantly and remove them from the heat as soon as they're done to prevent burning.
- Don't overcook your ravioli! Al dente is key for texture. They will continue to cook slightly when tossed in the hot sauce.
- When browning the butter, watch it closely. It can go from perfectly nutty to burnt in a matter of seconds. Look for a golden-brown color and a fragrant, toasty smell. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.