Ravioli with Tomatoes, Asparagus, Garlic & Herbs 🍅🌿

 

Here’s a light and flavorful recipe for Ravioli with Tomatoes, Asparagus, Garlic & Herbs 🍅🌿 — fresh, simple, and ready in under 30 minutes:

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📝 Ingredients (4 servings)

• 1 (9–12 oz) package cheese or spinach ravioli (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (or 2 medium tomatoes, diced)
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed & cut into 2-inch pieces
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (or parsley)
• 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated (plus more for topping)
• 1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook ravioli

   • Boil ravioli in salted water according to package directions.
   • Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

2. Cook veggies

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
   • Add garlic and cook until fragrant (30 sec).
   • Add asparagus and sauté 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
   • Stir in tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until tomatoes soften and release juices (3–4 minutes).

3. Combine

   • Add drained ravioli to skillet with veggies.
   • Toss gently, adding reserved pasta water as needed for a light sauce.
   • Stir in butter (if using), Parmesan, and fresh herbs.

4. Serve

   • Plate ravioli with extra Parmesan and herbs on top.
   • Drizzle with a little more olive oil if desired.

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👉 Do you want me to make this recipe light and fresh (Mediterranean style) or a little creamier (with a touch of cream or ricotta in the sauce)?