Vegan Ravioli In Garlic Butter Sauce (with roasted asparagus)

Life for everyone is a non stop circus. We have to work, clean the house, take care of the kids, run tons of errands... and at the end of the day we actually have to cook dinner. Most people (including myself) will tell you they don't eat as healthy as they would like to simply because they dont't have the time. During my blogging haitus I have been working on a number of culinary experiemnts. One of them being how to make delicious quick meals for busy vegans. Raviolis with asparagus may sound complicated or fancy, but this application is not only quick but extremly simple and DELICIOUS.

Ready In: 20 minutes
Serves: 2 to 3 people

Ingredients

-2 boxes of vegan raviolis (earth grown)
-1 ½ C Vegan butter 
-3 TBSP minced garlic
-1 bushel of asparagus
-½ diced small onion 
-1 TBSP flour
-¼ C water
-Fresh herbs and vegan cheese (optional)

Seasonings

-Garlic powder
-Salt
-Black pepper
-Onion powder
-Oregano
-Basil

Preparation

Ravioli

Vegan ravioli used

1. Place ravioli into a pot filled with salted water and bring to a boil (When ravioli is floating it is done). Approximately 6 to 9 minutes.

   

   Ravioli is done

2. Dice onion and garlic. Set aside.
3. In a large pan melt the butter on medium/high heat. Add in the garlic and onions. 
   
4. Add in 1 TBSP of Flour and stir and let thicken. Add 1 TBSP of water, stir and let simmer.
5. Strain ravioli and put them into the sauce. Turn stove setting to low. Stir lightly and season to taste.

   

   Do not over stir

6. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Turn stove off and prepare asparagus. 

Asparagus

1. Turn broil on (turn to high if you have settings)
2. Take the bushel of asparagus and cut off the ends.
3. Place on a baking sheet. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Coat with 2 to 3 TBSPS of oil. 
   
4. Place asparagus in broiler uncovered for 10 minutes
5. After asparagus is done plate  it with the ravioli. Top ravioli with fresh herbs and vegan cheese (optional)
   
6. Enjoy!!

Tips

If you wait for the water to boil before you add the ravioli the cook time will be even shorter. Use whatever brand of vegan ravioli you want (I just like earth grown). Lastly, levels of garlic and butter needed may vary, go with what looks and taste right to you.