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    Home » Pasta

    Quick Ravioli Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Arugula & Hazelnuts

    Published: Apr 11, 2012 · Modified: Jun 21, 2019 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 207 Comments

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    Liven up store-bought ravioli by tossing them with an easy mixture of sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, hazelnuts and Parmesan cheese.
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    At the mere mention of spring, my husband pulls on shorts and my kids start asking when the outdoor swimming pools are going to open. The mercury in the thermometer is creeping up (well...actually, the numbers on the digital weather station in the kitchen are increasing...modern day stuff, you know) and despite the snow that still blankets the nearby mountains, the kids are begging to eat outside.

    For our first outdoor picnic of the year, I wanted something easy. A dish we could scoop into bowls and cup in our hands as we nestled together on our threadbare picnic blanket sounded perfect. That's how this quick and easy ravioli, tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, arugula and hazelnuts came to be.

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    Dreaming up our first picnic meal of the season came rather easily. There was a supply of Monterey Gourmet Foods™ products sitting in my fridge, set aside for a day when I wanted something really tasty that didn't require a lot of energy or brainpower to make. Thinking of what to make for dinner really is half the battle, isn't it?

    With a base of Roasted Chicken and Mozzarella Ravioli to work from, the pieces started to fall into place without much effort. I could have easily tossed the ravioli with some of Monterey Gourmet Foods Basil, Almond and Pine Nut Pesto and some fresh vegetables for a delicious, healthy meal. However, pesto had been on the menu the night before and I wanted something a little different.

    There were a couple of handfuls of arugula left over from our meal of Baked Tilapia with Arugula & Walnut Pesto and Toasted Breadcrumbs that needed to be used. I tossed the arugula, some sliced sun-dried tomatoes, toasted hazelnuts and some olive oil into a serving bowl.

    Once the ravioli was cooked, having transformed into tender pillows of pasta, I gently tossed it with the arugula mixture.

    That was it.

    All that was left was garnishing the dish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, dishing it out into bowls and carrying it out to Station Picnic in the backyard.

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    Not only was this dish kid-friendly, but the flavors worked so well together that my husband and I decided we would proudly serve this meal at a dinner party with friends.

    Looking through the Monterey Gourmet Foods website, I realized there were at least a dozen products I wanted to try, ones that would be appropriate for Meatless Monday meals as well as future picnics. My husband has his eye on the Butternut Squash Ravioli while I keep coming back to the gnocchi and tapenade. So many options...

    With our focus on healthy eating, I am thrilled that Monterey Gourmet Foods adheres to their 8 All Natural Principles, which include a commitment to NOT using hydrogenated oils or artificial chemically manufactured additives, and ONLY using meat and dairy products from cows that are not treated with hormones or antibiotics.

    The recipe:
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the ravioli and cook according package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain the ravioli.

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    While the ravioli is cooking, stir together the sun-dried tomatoes, hazelnuts, arugula, salt and pepper in a large serving bowl.

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    Drizzle in olive oil and gently toss to combine.

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    Add the ravioli to the sun-dried tomato mixture and toss gently to combine. You may want to use your hands to avoid ripping the ravioli. Serve and garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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    Quick Ravioli with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Arugula & Hazelnuts

    Liven up store-bought ravioli by tossing them with an easy mixture of sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, hazelnuts and Parmesan cheese.
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    Course: Pasta
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: easy dinner
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 470kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 2 8 ounce each packages Monterey Gourmet Foods Roasted Chicken & Mozzarella Ravioli
    • ⅔ cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes
    • ½ cup chopped hazelnuts lightly toasted
    • 1 cup packed arugula leaves
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • Parmesan cheese for garnish optional
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    Instructions

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the ravioli and cook according package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain the ravioli.
    • While the ravioli is cooking, stir together the sun-dried tomatoes, hazelnuts, arugula, salt and pepper in a large serving bowl. Drizzle in olive oil and gently toss to combine.
    • Add the ravioli to the sun-dried tomato mixture and toss gently to combine. You may want to use your hands to avoid ripping the ravioli.
    • Serve and garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25of Recipe | Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 455mg | Potassium: 749mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 8.9mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 7mg
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    Disclosure: This post was sponsored by BlogHer and Monterey Gourmet Foods™. All opinions are my own. Monterey Gourmet Foods™ is a registered trademark of Pulmuone Foods USA, Inc. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      1. Maureen

        April 15, 2016 at 10:35 am

        Of all the products, this ravioli would probably be it. From the pictures this is the one I was interested in. Even when going out to eat, will sometimes get a ravioli dish, although sure not as healthy as this one.

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        April 02, 2014 at 7:56 am

        I would make tortellini soup, and I'm dying to try the Butternut Squash with Orange Sage dough, sounds so yummy!

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      5. Elisa B

        February 26, 2014 at 10:41 am

        It's been awhile since I bought fresh pasta. These ravioli look fantastic! I would want to try this recipe or a similar one, something with a light sauce or light toppings, so that the ravioli really shine.

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      6. beth y.

        February 26, 2014 at 9:04 am

        I would love to try this ravioli!!!

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      7. Caroline

        February 13, 2014 at 7:31 pm

        3 words... Spinach ricotta ravioli!!:))

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