RAVIOLI WITH ASPARAGUS, MINT & MASCARPONE

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Take the quick & easy route by using store-bought fresh or frozen ravioli (like me) or make your own pasta like the originator of this recipe - Enza Aloi, executive chef at Terroni Restaurant in Toronto.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

48 pieces cheese ravioli (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 -2 clove garlic, chopped
4 tablespoons mascarpone
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chicken stock (or water)
1 bunch asparagus, chopped into 2 inch pieces (about 12 stalks)
1/2 cup of chopped mint
salt and pepper, to taste
parmigiano-reggiano cheese, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and garlic.
  • Add the asparagus and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the butter and add the chicken stock.
  • Let this sauté while cooking the ravioli.
  • Cook ravioli in a large pot of salted boiling water for a few minutes until they float to the top.
  • Drain and gently add to the sauce.
  • Add the mascarpone& stir until incorporated.
  • Garnish with a dollop of mascarpone and fresh mint leaves.
  • Sprinkle with parmigiano reggiano and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.7, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 147.2, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 4.9

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