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One of the things that’s been most satisfying for me since starting this blog over four years ago has been learning to DIY so many things. From bread/pizza and ice cream to sauces and a huge variety of sweet treats, I just love making homemade versions of items I previously had to buy. It’s usually more cost-effective (a big selling point since I’m uber cheap) and I like controlling every ingredient that goes into what I’m eating.
One thing I’ve yet to tackle is pasta from scratch. Well, that’s not exactly true. A few years ago I borrowed a pasta machine from my mom and did make an attempt at homemade pasta. The results were just ok though, and I haven’t found the time or motivation to try again. Luckily, you can find really great fresh refrigerated pasta and ravioli in most grocery stores, and I absolutely love both. There truly is no comparison between dry and fresh pasta in my book. Buitoni is my go-to brand, so when they recently offered me the opportunity to try some of their new ravioli, I immediately said yes!
I created this recipe using their Chicken Marsala Ravioli, which are “filled with all-natural white meat chicken, roasted portobello mushrooms and caramelized onions with Impastata Ricotta, aged Parmesan, and Asiago cheeses, [and] accented with Marsala wine.” Though I initially thought about pairing the ravioli with a creamy sauce, in the end I decided to keep things a little lighter. I roasted baby bella mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, then tossed them with the ravioli in a simple Marsala wine sauce. The whole meal came together in not much more than 30 minutes, and was so flavorful. The rich ravioli pair perfectly with the earthy mushrooms, and are complimented nicely by the sweetness of both the tomatoes and the Marsala sauce.
Want to try Buitoni’s new ravioli for yourself? Good news, Buitoni generously provided me with coupons to share!
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Chicken Marsala Ravioli with Roasted Tomatoes and Mushrooms
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 oz baby bella mushrooms, cleaned
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 9-oz package Buitoni Chicken Marsala Ravioli
Sauce
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup sweet Marsala wine
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
Preheat oven to 425 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Cut the bottom of the stems from the mushrooms so they’re flush with the caps. In a medium bowl toss the mushrooms with 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In a second bowl, toss the tomatoes with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Transfer the mushrooms to the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and add the tomatoes. Flip the mushrooms over, then return the baking sheet to the oven and continue roasting for 10-12 additional minutes, or until the mushrooms are well browned, and the tomatoes are plump and soft.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling water, cook the ravioli according to the package instructions.
To make the sauce: Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. When it starts to shimmer, add the shallot and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Add the Marsala wine and allow to simmer until it’s reduced by half, then add the chicken broth, and agin simmer until reduced by half.
Add the tomatoes, mushrooms, ravioli and parsley to the pan with the sauce. Gently toss to coat. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Serves 2-3
{Disclaimer: I received coupons to try Buitoni’s pasta products at no cost. Buitoni also provided the coupons for this giveaway. All of the opinions expressed are mine alone.}
I would cook the ravioli as per package directions and dress it with my own fresh sauce called tomatoes Xanadu.
I think you picked the perfect preparation for that flavor-
For the sausage flavor, I love to serve it with pesto- YUM
I would make a lemon cream sauce using fresh ingredients (not dried or bottled). (all this is approx. I rarely measure I just add things to my taste liking – you can also switch out the chives and use fresh rosemary instead)
4 TBSP unsalted butter
1 minced garlic clove
1 1/2 Cups heavy cream
1/4 Cup juice from 1 to 2 large lemons (zest before juicing)
1/4 Cup fresh parmesan cheese,
3 TBSP fresh chives,
1 tsp grated lemon zest
2 TBSP fresh parsley
ground black pepper & salt (to taste)
To make sauce, melt butter in a skillet over low heat, add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in cream, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, chives and lemon rind, bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Add parsley, black pepper and salt to taste and cook for 1 minute longer. spoon sauce over pasta and toss to combine.
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This looks really good! Maybe I could make this for Rick and use the four cheese ravioli for me. Yum!
I would prepare it with some homemade marinara sauce.
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I would serve this with a simple marinara sauce. Yum! Thanks for the opportunity!
For these chicken marsala raviolis I would like to put them in an alfredo sauce.
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I will sautee some leek, add heavy whipping cream, black pepper and use it as a sauce. Rich? yes! but it’s worth it π
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I love your mushroom sauce idea but I would probably make it creamy and add caramelized onions.
This definitely looks delicious!
My friend and I are working on grilled cheese recipes for a food truck we’re thinking of opening, so that;s what I’d do with these raviolis. I’d use two slices of thick-cut Ciabatta bread, slices of fresh roma tomatoes, and a blend of wilted spinach and basil sauteed in just a little bit of garlic and lemon juice. As for the cheese, I’d blend mozzarella, goat cheese, and fontina in a mixer and spread it on the bread before putting it all on the griddle.
I’d like to try this pasta with homemade alfredo sauce.
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I would make a creamy marsala wine sauce for it and add sliced baby bella mushrooms and shallots.
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I would maybe make these with a sage cream sauce – YUM!
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Mmm, I love their ravioli! If I won I would prepare them after the kids were in bed (so I wouldn’t have to share) and I would eat them plain. I know, so weird.
Your pasta looks wonderful! I love chicken marsala, so this ravoli sounds amazing! I think I would try it with a marsala cream sauce I have saved but yet to try!
I would make a Ravioli casserole with tons of cheese!
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I would bake them covered in tomato sauce and mozzarella.
I would toss with some olive oil and champagne vinegar, as well as some cracked pepper.
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I would make a roasted tomato sauce, using fresh tomatoes from my garden. I like your idea of adding mushrooms too!
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your recipe for preparation sounds perfect!
Well, your recipe is excellent and I love the interplay of the flavors!
As for my own interpretation of the dish, I would sautee leeks, shalots and onions, add some lemon zest and fresh parsley, distribute the mix atop of cooked Ravioli and briefly bake with parmesan cheese on top.
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I think this Chicken Marsala pasta would be delish with a nice tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese melted on top and some slivers of basil.
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I would prepare it with fresh tomatoes from my garden and turkey meatballs to keep it light.
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