This cheese ravioli with lemon basil butter sauce tastes great with the creamy cheese-filled pasta and the tangy, fragrant sauce. You can taste the fresh basil and see how bright the lemon zest makes the dish. This dish is simple but classy, and it's great for a quick dinner during the week or for a special event.
Ingredients: 1 package cheese ravioli. 1/2 cup unsalted butter. 2 cloves garlic, minced. Zest of 1 lemon. Juice of 1 lemon. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped. Salt and pepper to taste. Grated Parmesan cheese for serving.
Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the cheese ravioli. Remove the water and set it aside. Put the butter in a big pan and melt it over medium-low heat. When you add the minced garlic to the pan, cook for one to two minutes, until the garlic smells good. Add the lemon juice and zest, and then the chopped basil leaves. Keep cooking for one more minute. As soon as you add the cooked ravioli to the pan, gently toss them in the lemon basil butter sauce to cover them all. Add pepper and salt to taste. Add grated Parmesan cheese on top of the hot cheese ravioli with lemon basil butter sauce.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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