Description
This Ravioli with Tomatoes, Asparagus, Garlic, and Herbs is a fast, fresh, and flavorful pasta dish that comes together in under 30 minutes. Featuring tender ravioli, sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp asparagus, aromatic garlic, and bright herbs, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or an easy entertaining option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 18–20 oz cheese or spinach ravioli
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add ravioli and cook according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add asparagus to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook another 2–3 minutes, until slightly softened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently add cooked ravioli to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Turn off heat. Add chopped parsley and red pepper flakes if using. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve warm, optionally with grated cheese or lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes