Red Pepper, Garlic and Herb Ravioli

Red-Pepper and Herb Ravioli

Last night I made my favorite quick and easy, grab something at Sam’s Club on the way home, meal. I’m amazed I haven’t posted the recipe on my blog before now, because I seem to make it about once a month.  My family loves it and it’s ready within a few minutes after the water comes to a boil.

I found the recipe in Everyday Foods in 2003 and I’ve been making it ever since. I changed it up a little because we love garlic, so I replace the chives with garlic. I sometimes add fresh or dried basil along with the parsley. I also use more pasta than the original recipe. I buy the double package of ravioli at Sam’s Club and that makes just about the right amount for my family of five.

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Right now I have fresh parsley in my garden. If  I don’t have fresh parsley, I substitute dried. I always serve it with a sprinkle of Italian cheese on top. And of course I had to serve it in my pretty new shell bowl I picked up at Laguna Beach last week. We had a wonderful family vacation at Newport Coast, California. I put some pictures online if you’re interested in checking them out.

Give this one a try the next time you need a simple, but really delicious meal.

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Red Pepper, Garlic and Herb Ravioli

Red Pepper, Garlic and Herb Ravioli

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
  • Salt
  • 32 ounces fresh cheese ravioli
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley (or 1 tablespoon dried parsley)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. In small saucepan, heat oil over low heat for 3 minutes. Add red pepper, garlic and cook 2 minutes. Set aside.
  2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook ravioli according to package directions. Drain, and return to the warm pot. Gently toss ravioli with flavored oil, parsley, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Notes

adapted from Everyday Food

http://www.barbarabakes.com/2010/07/red-pepper-garlic-and-herb-ravioli/

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Comments

  1. Jessica @ How Sweet says:

    That looks scrumptious! I would love to make my own ravioli and try this seasoning! We usually do packaged as well, and it is delicious but there is just that something about homemade.

  2. Deeba PAB says:

    Gorgeous dish on a gorgeous platter…it's beautiful Barbara! I love how you replaced simple things and got such a fab dish! Love it!

  3. What a lovely, light dish Barbara. and I love your pretty, new bowl too :-)

  4. So nice to have a few go-to recipes on busy days. I'll have to add this one to my repretoire.

  5. Asha@FSK says:

    Love the Laguna bowl!! :) ) Pasta is my go to quick meal too.. in fact gonna have it for lunch today with fresh mozzarella (I am already hungry :O)..

    ok.. going to check out your pics now….

  6. The Blonde Duck says:

    I love pasta. I really need to make it more.

  7. Ms. Meanie says:

    Wow, that does look incredibly easy and delicious. This would be great for a weekday meal.

  8. Grumpy and HoneyB says:

    Looks delicious! A great way to keep cool – not much cooking!

  9. jo oliver says:

    Loving it. Looks so easy and tasty. Can not wait to give it a try:)

  10. Cristie says:

    It's so nice to have something quick and delicious that you can serve up in less than 20 minutes. Thanks for passing this along, it does sound like a winner and I can't wait to try it out.

  11. Sounds delicious and easy…my favorite combo!

  12. Kathleen says:

    This sounds like a perfect go to quick meal. It sounds absolutely delicious! I wish the weather had been better in Newport for you! Its still overcast and yucky. I'm making soup for dinner! Whoda thunk that I'd be doing that in July?!?!

  13. Ravioli makes the perfect meal for busy nights, isn't it? This sounds delicious with the garlic and fresh herbs!

  14. Quick, easy, delicious and beautiful.

    Lovely dinner Barbara!

  15. Juliana says:

    Oh! These raviolis look so yummie, simple and so tasty :-) Beautifully presented.

  16. Memória says:

    Este plato se ve tan fresco y delicioso, pero muy simple. Gracias por compartir esta receta con nosotros.

  17. Barbara says:

    A lovely ravioli dish, Barbara! And so quick on a busy night.
    Your new pasta dish is adorable with all the shells embossed on the rim!

  18. Kitchen Butterfly says:

    Sometimes simple and delish is all that's required for a weeknight's supper

  19. Foodessa says:

    I can't believe that it's been already 20 years since visiting your beautiful Californian coast…especially Laguna…many cherished memories.

    Barbara…ravioli are my big weekness…tack on great ingredients and a generous grating of cheese…I'll bring the wine ;o)

    Ciao for now and flavourful wishes,
    Claudia

  20. Pink Little Cake says:

    This recipe looks wonderful and very easy to make. I have Sam's club by my house, I have to look for this item next time I am there. Thanks for sharing.

  21. sweetlife says:

    great dish, i love everday foods they have so many great recipes, yum

    sweetlife

  22. Cinnamon-Girl says:

    This is so easy and so delicious! Perfect for a ravioli lover like me!

  23. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says:

    I know what you mean mum. I often make food that I don't post as I think that they may be too simple but it turns out to be really popular! I guess I forget that people do need easy recipes too! :D xxx

  24. Gera @ Sweets Foods Blog says:

    Excellent rabioli!! I'm hankering for them now with these wonderful flavors of garlic and herbs.

    Cheers,

    Gera

  25. Sue Sparks says:

    O.K., the cinnamon rolls for breakfast and the ravioli for dinner! :)

  26. Looks absolutely delicious! When I make packaged ravioli I rarely dress it up but this I must do. Easy and fab!

  27. AmyRuth says:

    What a beautiful meal! Very pretty. Have you ever noticed whole wheat ravolis before? I would love to try that variation with your beautiful green salad. Such simple flavoring are a perfect compliment to the cheeses.
    AmyRuth

  28. FabFrugalFood says:

    Hey! It's summer! I'm all about easy in the summer!

    Donna

  29. lisaiscooking says:

    Crushed red pepper and garlic are two of my favorite things. I love your new bowl too!

  30. Oh your ravioli looks fabulous! I love the fresh ingredients you used in this dish.

  31. Chow and Chatter says:

    this is a tasty and great meal, lucky family, have a lovely weekend

    Rebecca

  32. pigpigscorner says:

    Perfect weekday meal! I love using ready made ravioli too, so simple to prepare and so delicious!

  33. Magic of Spice says:

    Beautiful dish…

  34. This sounds very delicious Barbara. I have some pasta dough in my freezer begging to be used up.

  35. Yasmeen says:

    Quick and delicious meal,love the fresh herbs :D

  36. this sounds delicious. i must try it. i'm such a sucker for ravioli. YUM!

  37. I love these quick and easy dinners.
    Looks like you had a nice trip to Newport Beach, you even got a little sun. Lake Powell was absolutely gorgeous. It's mind numbing just how beautiful it is.
    Mimi

  38. This looks absolutely delicious. I've always been a sucker for ravioli.

  39. I'll be picking up some pasta on my next Costco trip!

  40. I just bookmarked this one Barbara. I love keeping ravioli in my fridge or freezer for quick dinners. I love the light sauce and herbs in this. A nice change from tomato based sauce. The bowl is gorgeous too!

  41. This looks so amazing – I’d never guess it was so easy. Thanks for posting this – I just bookmarked it to try later in the week.

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