Ravioli With Lemon Basil Pesto Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, cook the pancetta in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, turning, until browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and wipe out the skillet.
• Add the ravioli to the boiling water and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain gently.
• Combine the butter and lemon zest and juice in the reserved skillet over medium heat. Add the peas, ravioli and 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water; toss to coat. Stir in the pecorino and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Add more cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to loosen.
• Divide the ravioli, peas and any sauce among shallow bowls. Sprinkle with more pecorino. Crumble the pancetta and scatter over the ravioli. Top with basil.

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except ravioli in food processor and process until pureed. (may be made 1 day ahead. Refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before proceeding).
• Cook ravioli according to package directions. Drain but do not rinse. Return to pan and toss with sauce.
• Toss over low heat about 30-60 seconds or until heated through.
• Serve with additional Basil and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ravioli, stirring a few times to ensure that it does not stick to itself. Boil vigorously for the time recommended on the package or until the ravioli is tender, about 8 minutes.While the ravioli are cooking, mix the oil, pesto, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a serving bowl. When the ravioli are tender, drain and toss gently with the pesto mixture before serving. From Homemade In A Hurry. Text copyright © 2006 by Andrew Schloss. Cover photograph copyright © 2006 by Noel Barnhurst. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.