Description
Ricotta and Lemon Zest Ravioli with Burst Tomatoes and Burrata is a quick, vibrant 20-minute dish with creamy, zesty, and fresh flavors perfect for dinner parties or weeknight meals! 🍋🍅
Ingredients
- 9 oz fresh ricotta ravioli (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 ball burrata cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook ravioli according to package directions (about 3–4 minutes). Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes burst and release juices.
Stir in lemon zest, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
Gently toss the cooked ravioli with the tomato mixture until evenly coated.
Plate the ravioli, tear burrata over the top, and garnish with fresh basil.
Serve warm for the creamiest texture.
Notes
Don’t overcook the ravioli—they’re delicate!
Warm burrata slightly if it feels too cold from the fridge.
Grape tomatoes work just as well.
Spinach ravioli or tortellini can be a great substitute.
Want it spicier? Add extra red pepper flakes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg