Description
Indulge in a plate of lemon butter cheese ravioli, where zesty lemon meets creamy cheese, creating a symphony of flavors. Topped with aromatic garlic basil breadcrumbs, this dish transforms any meal into a culinary delight. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends, its vibrant presentation and delightful taste will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cheese ravioli
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and finely chop garlic and basil.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook ravioli according to package instructions until they float (about 4-5 minutes).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute.
- Stir in lemon zest and chopped basil, cooking for an additional minute.
- Transfer cooked ravioli to the skillet using a slotted spoon, tossing gently in the sauce. Add pasta water if needed for moisture.
- In another pan, toast breadcrumbs with olive oil until golden brown; mix in basil and pine nuts before sprinkling over the plated ravioli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg