Ravioli with Sauteeed Asparagus and Walnuts

Recipe Ingredients

1 14- to 16-oz pkg cheese ravioli (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
8 oz asparagus, trimmed and thinly sliced on a diagonal
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (1 oz)
Recipe Preparation

1. Cook the ravioli according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and walnuts and cook, stirring often, until the nuts are lightly toasted and fragrant and the garlic is golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.

3. Add the asparagus and cook, tossing occasionally, until just tender, about 2 minutes. Serve over the ravioli and sprinkle with the cheese.

Tip: Transform the asparagus-walnut mixture into an easy hors d’oeuvre by mixing in the Parmesan cheese (or substituting feta) and spooning it on top of crostini, crackers or endive leaves.