Spinach & Cheese Ravioli Primavera
Primavera literally means spring in Italian. This colorful dish is a feast for the eyes and combines fresh flavors of broccoli, asparagus and peppers in a creamy sauce. A perfect meal to celebrate a new season.
Ingredients
- 1 package Louisa Spinach & Cheese Ravioli
- 1 oz. butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 oz fresh asparagus, cut into ½ inch piece
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- ½ red and yellow peppers, diced small
- 1 small lemon, zest and juice reserved
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp. salt and 1 pinch of pepper
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
Directions
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a saucepot.
- Blanch asparagus and broccoli florets for 1 minute. Shock in cold water and set aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté peppers in butter for 2 minutes then add garlic and cook 1 minute longer.
- Add cream, broccoli and asparagus and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add ravioli to boiling water and reduce heat to medium. Blanch for 5 minutes. Drain and return to saucepot. Gently toss in the sauce with parmesan, lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Simmer until sauce thickens slightly and cheese is dissolved (approx. 1 minute).
Spinach & Cheese Ravioli
