Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with Asparagus
Make Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with Asparagus, an Italian lunch recipe with fresh ricotta ravioli, asparagus spears, unsalted butter. It has about 20 min, about 480 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with Asparagus is an Italian lunch recipe that takes about 20 min, makes 2 servings, has about 480 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonLemon Ricotta Ravioli with Asparagus ingredients
- 250 g fresh ricotta ravioli
- 150 g asparagus spears
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 0.25 cup pasta water
How to make Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with Asparagus
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ravioli and cook according to package instructions, typically 3-4 minutes for fresh ravioli, until al dente.
- In the last 2 minutes of the ravioli cooking time, add the trimmed asparagus pieces to the pot with the ravioli.
- Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the ravioli and asparagus.
- While the ravioli cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the cooked ravioli and asparagus to the skillet with the butter and garlic. Toss gently.
- Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmigiano-Reggiano if desired.
Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with Asparagus FAQ
How do I make Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with Asparagus?
Make Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with Asparagus by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with Asparagus?
The main ingredients include fresh ricotta ravioli, asparagus spears, unsalted butter, garlic clove, lemon. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with Asparagus take?
This recipe takes about 20 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with Asparagus?
Recipe Genius estimates about 480 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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