Lemon Garlic Ravioli and Broccoli Bake

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Are you ready for this buttery, cheesy, broccoli goodness? Lemon Garlic Ravioli and Broccoli Bake is a simple weeknight dinner meal that the whole family will love! A simple lemon garlic sauce is drizzled over cheesy ravioli and broccoli then topped with a Parmesan bread crumb and baked until crispy. This dinner is so delicious!

Why I Love This Lemon Garlic Ravioli Recipe

This Lemon Garlic Ravioli and Broccoli Bake is really something. I mean REALLY something. It has just about everything you could ever want in a meal. This includes pasta, cheese, a delicious sauce, a vegetable, and a crunchy topping. The lemon garlic sauce is versatile and can be used over pasta, chicken, fish and roasted potatoes. It’s also simple to make, kid friendly and can be reheated for leftovers!

Ingredients

• Cheese ravioli – I love the Rana Giovanni brand personally. They have tons of flavors, spinach ricotta would also be delicious!
• Broccoli – Broccoli pairs so well with the lemon garlic flavors going on. It also adds beautiful color to the overall dish.
• Lemons – Lemon juice and zest help make the sauce extra lemony.
• Garlic – Tons of garlic for flavor.
• Shallot – A shallot for a mild onion flavor.
• Red pepper flakes – Pack the heat! A touch of red pepper flakes adds a kick. This is optional, though.
• Olive oil and butter – Both are used to make the lemon garlic sauce.
• Bread crumbs – Any bread crumb will work, but seasoned panko provides the best crunch and flavor.
• Parmesan cheese – Grated Parmesan adds a wonderful salty, nutty bite to the buttery bread crumbs.
• Parsley – Finish the dish with fresh parsley. Highly suggest! It freshens the dish.

How to make Lemon Garlic Ravioli & Broccoli Bake

• Prepare the ingredients: Wash and cut the broccoli. Mince the garlic and shallot. Zest and juice the lemons. Get the other ingredients out so they’re ready to be used during the cooking process.
• Prepare the garlic lemon sauce: Add butter and oil to a large skillet. Add shallot and sauté for a few minutes. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute. The garlic is added after the shallot to prevent burning. Next, add the lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Let simmer for a few minutes. Turn off heat.
• Prepare the ravioli: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt with 1 tablespoon salt. Boil ravioli according to package directions. Add broccoli florets about 1 minute before the ravioli is done. Drain and add the ravioli and broccoli to the lemon garlic sauce.
• Prepare the buttery bread crumbs: Melt butter in a medium bowl. Add panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and mix well. Sprinkle on top of the ravioli.
• Broil: Place the skillet under the broiler for 3-5 minute or until the bread crumbs are golden.
• Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedge!

Tips for Success

• Do not over boil the ravioli. It should be cooked al dente so it has a slight bite to it. The package directions will inform you on how long to boil it.
• Try and chop the broccoli evenly so it cooks evenly.
• Prepare all the ingredients ahead of time. This helps prevent mistakes and makes the cooking process so much easier.
• Taste for seasoning. Salt and pepper to your liking.

Similar Recipes

If you enjoy lemon garlic flavors, try my Baked Halibut with Lemon & Herb Crust, Lemon Chicken & Pea Pasta, and Parmesan & Asparagus Lemon Risotto. All of these recipes are fresh and packed full of lemon garlic flavor. Enjoy!

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Yield: 3

Lemon Garlic Ravioli and Broccoli Bake

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Cheese ravioli and broccoli are baked in a lemon garlic sauce and topped with buttery bread crumbs.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

Lemon Garlic Sauce

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• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 4 coves)
• 1 shallot, small dice.
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• pinch of red pepper flakes (optional if you like heat)
• zest from half a lemon
• 1/4 cup lemon juice (1 very large or two regular lemons)

Other Ingredients:

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• 3 small heads of broccoli, chopped evenly
• 10 ounce package ravioli (I like the Rana brand)
• 1/2 cup seasoned panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Bring a large of water to a boil. Once boiling, add ravioli and cook according to package directions. When there is about 1 minute and 30 seconds left, add broccoli. Drain and set aside.
2. To make the lemon sauce, add butter and olive oil to a large oven safe skillet and place over medium heat. Add shallot and sauté for a few minutes. Next, add garlic and sauté for an additional minute, stirring often to make sure garlic doesn’t burn. Add black pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer for a few minutes. Turn off heat.
3. Add ravioli and broccoli to the lemon garlic sauce and stir until everything is well coated.
4. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a bowl (can bed one in the microwave or on the stove). Add bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and stir. Sprinkle over the top of the pasta and broccoli then place the skillet under broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until bread crumbs are golden. Garnish with fresh parsley and a lemon wedge.

Notes

This recipe can be reheated and enjoyed as leftovers. Microwaving or warming in a 300 degree oven will work!

Recipe will last 2 days refrigerated.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

3

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 664Total Fat: 41gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 805mgCarbohydrates: 57gFiber: 7gSugar: 5gProtein: 20g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated. Use as an approximation only

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Lemon Garlic Sauce from: Ina Garten