Ravioli with Fresh Peas in a Lemon Butter Sauce
Description
This pasta makes a fantastic side or main dish. Serve it for a meatless meal when you don't have much time but want something delicious.
Ingredients
8 oz. cheese ravioli
3 oz. fresh peas, cooked
3 T. butter
1/2 t. freshly squeezed lemon juice
freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
2 T. salt for water
salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions
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Bring 2 quarts of water to a raging boil. Add in 2 T. salt; add in ravioli. Cook as directed on ravioli package, about 4-6 minutes.
While ravioli is cooking, cook fresh peas, either in the microwave or in boiling water:
Microwave method: microwave fresh peas in a microwave safe dish with 1 T. of water; cover; cook on high for 3-4 minutes; stir; cook 3-5 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Boil method: Place 1/4 to 1/2 c. water and peas in saucepan; bring to full boil; reduce heat; cover; simmer for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Melt butter in a large skillet. Add a pinch of salt if the butter is unsalted. Add in lemon juice with cooked and drained peas.
When ravioli is done, use a slotted spoon to scoop out the ravioli; transfer to the skillet with the sauce.
Cook everything together for a few seconds.
Serve with Parmesan cheese and seasoned with salt and pepper.