This recipe is something I crafted from ingredients I had at home after a recent short trip. It is said ‘necessity is the mother of invention’. If so, then ‘hunger is the motivator to recipe creation’! From a few fresh, frozen, and pantry ingredients, this recipe came into being. It is simple and quick to prepare – something perfect for times when patience alludes you, like when I came home the other night! Well, it isn’t going to make itself, so let’s get cooking!
- 8 oz fresh ravioli
- 1 6oz jar of marinated artichoke hearts, split
- 1 cup thin asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 tbsp shallot, diced (approximately ½ small shallot)
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- ¼ – ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ cup cream
- 2 tsp butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- pinch of salt
- ½ tsp capers (optional)
- a few grinds of black pepper
- Cook the ravioli in lightly boiling water for approximately 7 minutes.
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat.
- Add the olive oil and butter to the skillet.
- Swirl to melt and add the shallots.
- Saute the shallot until softened, approximately 2 minutes.
- Add the red pepper flakes and garlic, swirl to combine.
- When the garlic is fragrant, add the cream and simmer gently for 2 minutes.
- Add the artichokes and asparagus, toss gently and heat through, approximately 2 – 3 minutes.
- Add the capers, salt and pepper, toss to combine.
- Drain the pasta well and add to the skillet, tossing to coat and combine.
Cook the ravioli in lightly boiling water for approximately 7 minutes.
Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter to the skillet. Swirl to melt and add the shallots. Saute the shallot until softened, approximately 2 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and garlic, swirl to combine.
When the garlic is fragrant, add the cream and simmer gently for 2 minutes. Add the artichokes and asparagus, toss gently and heat through, approximately 2 – 3 minutes. Add the capers, salt and pepper, toss to combine.
Drain the pasta well and add to the skillet, tossing to coat and combine.
If you like the recipe or have made the dish, please let me know your thoughts!