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Pesto Ravioli

So quick and easy to make, yet incredibly vibrant and full of flavor thanks to burst cherry tomatoes, tender peas, and plenty of Parmesan.

Ingredients

  • 18-20 ounces refrigerated ravioli
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1-2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup pesto
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and fresh basil for serving

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and cook ravioli just to al dente, according to package directions. When there are about 2 minutes left in the cooking time, first scoop about 1/2 cup of the cooking water out into a liquid measuring cup, then add peas to the boiling water and continue to cook. Drain ravioli and peas together; set aside.
  • While the ravioli is cooking, warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until a few are starting to burst.
  • Add pesto to the skillet along with a splash of the reserved pasta water. Warm for 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Add more pasta water, a small splash at a time, until the sauce is thinned out to your desired consistency.
  • Stir in the lemon juice, followed by the drained ravioli and peas. Stir well to combine, then sample and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve right away, with fresh-grated Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and fresh basil on top if desired.
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Notes

  • Pesto: Use your favorite store-bought pesto to keep this super fast; in general, the freshest, highest-quality pestos are sold in the refrigerated section. If you have time, homemade basil pesto is next level, and I love using sneaky healthy zucchini pesto or spinach pesto, too.
  • Yield: This recipe yields enough to feed my two adults and two little-ish kids with a couple lunch-sized portions leftover, but if you're feeding hungrier teens, etc., plan on it being about four portions as-is.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 448 kcal, Carbohydrates: 42 g, Protein: 16 g, Fat: 24 g, Saturated Fat: 6 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 48 mg, Sodium: 819 mg, Potassium: 114 mg, Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 5 g, Vitamin A: 931 IU, Vitamin C: 16 mg, Calcium: 76 mg, Iron: 10 mg