Description
This Creamy Lemon Herb Butter Ravioli recipe is a delightful blend of tender cheese-filled pasta tossed in a luscious lemon-infused butter cream sauce, elevated with fresh herbs and Parmesan. Perfectly simple and quick to prepare, it offers a rich yet refreshing flavor ideal for a comforting vegetarian main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Ravioli
- 1 (20 oz) package cheese ravioli (fresh or frozen)
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Extra Parmesan and herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the ravioli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese ravioli and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 3-5 minutes for fresh or slightly longer for frozen. Drain well and set aside.
- Make the lemon herb butter sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Stir in the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice, then pour in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently to combine and slightly thicken the sauce.
- Add Parmesan and season: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted completely, creating a smooth creamy sauce. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Toss ravioli in the sauce: Add the cooked ravioli to the skillet. Gently toss them with the sauce to coat evenly, being careful not to break the delicate pasta.
- Finish with herbs and serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley and basil over the ravioli. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- This recipe also pairs wonderfully with spinach or mushroom ravioli alternatives.
- For a protein boost, add cooked shrimp or grilled chicken to complement the creamy sauce.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your preference for a milder or more pronounced citrus tang.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
