CREAMY RAVIOLI WITH BACON,PEAS AND LEMON
QUICK AND EASY 20 MINUTE MEAL WITH CHEESY, CREAMY, SALTY AND TART FLAVORS. THIS SEMI-HOMEMADE RECIPE IS THE PERFECT COMBINATION OF SAUCE TO RAVIOLI RATIO AND ALSO PERFECT FOR A SPECIAL DATE NIGHT, VALENTINES DAY OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL OCCASION. PAIR THIS LUSCIOUS DISH WITH A NICE CHILLED WHITE WINE OR CHAMPAGNE AND ENJOY!
SERVES 3
INGREDIENTS
2 [9 Ounce] Packages of mushroom, cheese or lobster ravioli [choose the ravioli of your liking]
5 Slices of bacon or prosciutto, cut into ¼ inch bite size slices
¼ Cup of diced onions [yellow, white or Spanish onions]
1 Teaspoon of chopped garlic
1 Cup of frozen peas
1 Cup of heavy cream
1 Teaspoon of white pepper
1/2 Teaspoon of nutmeg
1/2 Cup of grated parmesan cheese
[1/4 cup of cheese for the sauce and the rest for garnishing + flavor]
3 Tablespoons of chopped basil
1 Tablespoon of fresh lemon zest [optional]
Salt [to liking]
PREPARATION
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the ravioli and cook as package states.
- Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water and the drain the ravioli.
SAUCE PREPERATION
- Turn your stovetop to a medium-high heat and in a large skillet sauté your bacon or prosciutto until crispy.
- If there is a lot of bacon greasy just take some out with a spoon and reserve a little to sauté your onions and garlic.
- Add in your onions, garlic and peas and sauté for a couple of seconds.
- Add in your heavy cream, white pepper, nutmeg and lower your stovetop to a medium heat. Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes and adjust seasoning by adding salt to your liking. Add in your ravioli. Mix and add in ¼ cup of parmesan cheese.
- Serve and top the raviolis with the remainder of the parmesan cheese, chopped basil and lemon zest.
SERVE & ENJOY
