Asparagus Three Cheese Ravioli With Lemon Basil Recipes

ASPARAGUS RAVIOLI WITH PANCETTA AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• PREPARE pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain and place in large serving bowl.
• HEAT large skillet over medium-high heat; add pancetta. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp. Add garlic; cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add to pasta.
• COMBINE lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in small bowl; drizzle over pasta. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.

RAVIOLI WITH LEMON CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to packet instructions. Drain, set aside and keep warm.
• To make sauce, melt butter in a skillet over low heat, add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in cream, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, chives and lemon rind, bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add parsley and black pepper to taste and cook for 1 minute longer. spoon sauce over pasta and toss to combine.
• Garnish with slivered, toasted almonds and serve.

THREE CHEESE ASPARAGUS RAVIOLI WITH BROWN BUTTER & ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• PREPARE pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain.
• MELT butter in medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the butter solids turn golden brown. Season with salt and red pepper flakes; add the asparagus and cooked pasta. Toss gently to coat. Top with cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS THREE CHEESE RAVIOLI WITH LEMON & BASIL

Steps:

• COMBINE oil, lemon juice, lemon peel, garlic and salt in small bowl; whisk to combine.
• PREPARE pasta according to package directions, reserving ¿ cup cooking water. Return pasta to saucepan. Add butter, reserved cooking water and olive oil mixture; toss gently to coat. Add basil; toss gently. Season with pepper. Sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with additional basil. Serve immediately.