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      Prep time
      5 minutes
    
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      Cook time
      10 minutes
    
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    Serves
    4
  
    
      Author Notes
      Lemon parmesan butter ravioli with garlic sautéed asparagus. This ravioli tastes unbeatably delicious, is super easy to make and ready in 15 minutes. Cheese ravioli bathed in a parmesan butter sauce that’s brightened up with lemon juice and packed with tender-crispy asparagus is a winning combo. Perfect for a dinner party or busy weeknights when you’re looking for something fast and fancy. —Anna Chwistek | Serving Dumplings
   
            
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  Ingredients 
    
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  1.1 pounds
ravioli
 
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  3 ounces
unsalted butter
 
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  1/4 cup
lemon juice
 
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  1 ounce
grated Parmesan
 
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  1 teaspoon
each: salt, black pepper, dried thyme
 
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  2 
garlic cloves, grated
 
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  7 ounces
small green asparagus
 
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crushed red pepper flakes, for serving
 
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freshly ground black pepper, for serving
 
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lemon zest, for serving
 
 
  
    
      Directions
        
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              Get the prep done before you start cooking: grate the garlic, snap off the woody end of asparagus. Cut the larger ones in half lengthwise. Squeeze out the lemon juice.
Bring a large pot filled with salted water to a boil. 
            
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              Heat a large skillet over low. Add butter and stir until melted. Add garlic and sweat for about 1 minute. Stir in salt, pepper and thyme. Add lemon juice and stir for 30 seconds. Add asparagus, place in a single layer and cook for 3-5 minutes.
            
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              In the meantime, add ravioli to the pot with boiling water and cook, for about 3 minutes. Drain, reserving ½ cup cooking water.
            
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              Add ¼ cup cooking water to asparagus, cook for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and stir in parmesan. Add ravioli, toss to combine.
            
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              Finish off with freshly ground black pepper, red pepper flakes and lemon zest. Serve!
            
 
   
           
          
  
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