Hey there, food lovers! Are you in the mood for a pasta dish that's both comforting and bursting with fresh flavors? Well, buckle up because we're about to take a delicious detour from the usual tomato sauce territory! Today, we're diving into a world of fragrant herbs and golden garlic with a recipe for Ravioli with Garlic Basil Oil that'll make your taste buds sing!
Forget heavy, gloopy sauces. This recipe is all about freshness and simplicity. Imagine perfectly cooked ravioli, nestled in a glistening coat of vibrant garlic and basil oil. It's light, it's bright, and it's oh-so-satisfying.
Here's the scoop:
What Makes This Dish Special?
- Fresh Flavors: We're talking real garlic, real basil, and a touch of red pepper flakes for a gentle kick. No jarred stuff here, just pure, delicious goodness!
- Quick and Easy: This recipe comes together in about 30 minutes making it perfect for a weeknight dinner rush.
- Versatile: Feel free to use any ravioli you like—cheese, meat, or veggie, it all works great with this sauce.
- Healthyish: While we aren't skimping on flavour the simple, fresh, ingredients make this a much healthier choice than many other pasta options.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Your favorite ravioli (about 25 ounces)
- 1/3 cup of good quality olive oil
- 5 cloves of garlic, minced (don't be shy!)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Ground black pepper to taste
How To Make It
- Boil your ravioli according to the package directions. While they're bubbling away, let's get saucy.
- In a large sauté pan, heat up the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until it turns golden and fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
- Lower the heat, add about 1/2 cup of the ravioli pasta water to the pan and simmer for 4-5 minutes. This creates a light emulsion and helps the oil coat the ravioli perfectly.
- Drain the ravioli and add them to the pan. Toss them in the oil, along with the fresh basil and cook for about a minute.
- Turn off the heat and mix in the parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
Serving Suggestions
This dish is fantastic on its own, but I recommend serving it with a side of crusty garlic bread to soak up all that delicious garlic oil. You could also add a simple side salad for some extra greens.
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There you have it—a simple, flavor-packed ravioli dish that’s perfect for any night of the week! Give it a try and let me know how it goes! Happy cooking, everyone!