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Easy Ravioli with Asparagus, Tomatoes, and Herbs Recipe

This easy 25-minute cheese ravioli with asparagus, tomatoes, and herbs is a fresh, vegetarian pasta recipe made with tender ravioli, crisp asparagus, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. It’s a quick, flavorful one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights or light spring dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 425
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 450 grams asparagus trimmed and cut into pieces
  • 300 grams cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • 20 ounces refrigerated cheese ravioli

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ravioli according to package instructions.
  2. Drain the ravioli and reserve a small amount of pasta water.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add asparagus and cook until tender-crisp.
  5. Add cherry tomatoes and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and sauté briefly.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice and simmer gently.
  7. Add cooked ravioli to the skillet and toss to coat.
  8. Stir in basil, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
  9. Cook until heated through and serve immediately.

Notes

Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed and add herbs at the end to keep them fresh and vibrant.