Garden Fresh Asparagus and Tomato Ravioli Toss
A vibrant and easy pasta dish featuring fresh asparagus and cherry tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh asparagus, cut into pieces
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Ravioli (fresh or frozen)
- Olive oil
- Garlic, minced
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the ravioli by bringing a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil, then add ravioli and cook according to package instructions.
- Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the garlic in olive oil over medium heat for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the asparagus pieces and cook for a couple of minutes before adding the cherry tomatoes.
- Incorporate the cooked ravioli gently with the veggies, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Finish with grated parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
Feel free to add proteins like chicken or shrimp and substitute olive oil with pesto for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: ravioli, asparagus, tomato, vegetarian, pasta