Ricotta Ravioli in Garlic Cream Sauce

Servings: 2 Total Time: 20 mins Difficulty: Beginner
with Zucchini & Toasted Buttery Panko
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with Zucchini & Toasted Buttery Panko

Tender ravioli are pretty much a win in any form, but they’re especially delish when packed with savory tomato and creamy ricotta. Toss them in a delicious cream sauce loaded with zucchini, scallions, and lemon, then give your bowl the crunch treatment with a shower of buttery toasted panko breadcrumbs. What’s that thumping sound? Oh yes, it’s the beating of our pasta-loving hearts!

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Ricotta Ravioli in Garlic Cream Sauce

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 20 mins
Servings: 2 Calories: 620
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Tender ravioli are pretty much a win in any form, but they’re especially delish when packed with savory tomato and creamy ricotta. Toss them in a delicious cream sauce loaded with zucchini, scallions, and lemon, then give your bowl the crunch treatment with a shower of buttery toasted panko breadcrumbs. What’s that thumping sound? Oh yes, it’s the beating of our pasta-loving hearts!

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prep

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. (TIP: Cover pot with a lid to boil water faster.) Wash and dry produce.

    • Trim and halve zucchini lengthwise; thinly slice into half-moons. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Quarter lemon.

  1. Toast Panko

    • Melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a large pan over medium heat.

    • Add panko, a pinch of salt, and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.

  1. Cook Ravioli

    • Once water is boiling, gently add ravioli to pot. (TIP: Move on to the next step if the water has not boiled yet.) Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente and floating to the top, 3-4 minutes.

    • Reserve 3⁄4 cup pasta cooking water (1 cup for 4 servings), then drain. TIP: Gently shake strainer with ravioli in it to remove as much moisture as possible.

  1. Cook Sauce

    • Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for panko over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

    • Add scallion whites; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, 30-60 seconds more.

    • Stir in cream sauce base, stock concentrate, garlic powder, 1⁄2 cup reserved pasta cooking water, 1⁄4 tsp sugar, and juice from half the lemon. (For 4 servings, use 3⁄4 cup pasta cooking water, 1⁄2 tsp sugar, and juice from whole lemon.)

  1. Finish Ravioli

    • Add drained ravioli to pan with sauce; turn to coat. Simmer until sauce has thickened, 1-2 minutes more.

    • Turn off heat and stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) until melted and combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper. TIP: If necessary, stir in more pasta cooking water a splash at a time until everything is coated in a creamy sauce.

  1. Finish & Serve

    • Divide ravioli between shallow bowls and top with toasted panko. Garnish with scallion greens. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2


Amount Per Serving
Calories 620kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 19g95%
Cholesterol 95mg32%
Sodium 1170mg49%
Total Carbohydrate 59g20%
Dietary Fiber 7g29%
Sugars 10g
Protein 17g34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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