Trader Joe’s Roasted Cauliflower and Cheese Ravioli go perfectly with a simple garlic butter sauce. This aglio e olio style recipe comes together in about 15 minutes and makes it the perfect easy Fall dinner.
What is Trader Joe’s Roasted Cauliflower & Cheese Ravioli with Garlic Butter Sauce
Trader Joe's Cauliflower & Cheese Ravioli is a godsend to all veggie lovers.
Think of delicate pillows of pasta enveloping a luscious blend of earthy roasted cauliflower and rich, gooey cheese.
With a generous drizzle of a parsley specked garlic butter, this easy sauce is perfectly simple yet delicious.
When combined, the dish is full of flavor while also being able to still pick up on that delicious roasted cauliflower cheesy filling.
And best of all, it's super quick to whip up.
So dive in and enjoy!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Salted Butter - If you're using unsalted butter, just add a hefty pinch of salt to make up for it.
- Olive oil - I highly recommend olive oil for this dish as it adds flavor and richess. If you don't have olive oil, I would sub for avocado oil.
- Garlic - Fresh garlic is best but you could also sub it for shallots and/or onions.
- Parsley - If you don't have parsley or are not a fan, feel free to leave it out.
- Red Pepper Flakes - These are also optional but they add just a little bit of depth (rather than spice) to the dish.
- Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Ravioli - You can use any ravioli you like.
- Parmigiano - Any hard aged italian cheese will work - try Romano, Grana Padano, Asiago, etc!
How to make it
Making this upgrade to Trader Joe's Cauliflower Ravioli is so easy!
First, bring a pot of water to a boil with salt.
Meanwhile, add butter and olive oil to a large sauce pan over medium heat.
Once it’s melted, add garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes or until it’s tender and fragrant.
While the garlic is softening up, add the ravioli to the salted boiling water.
While the ravioli is cooking, add the parsley and red pepper flakes to the garlic butter and oil.
After about 2-3 minutes the ravioli should be floating and tender, strain them and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
Add the ravioli to the sauce pan and toss. Add ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water if it seems a little dry. If it's still dry, you can add the rest -- if not, disgard it.
Finish with salt and pepepr to taste followed by a sprinkling of freshly grated parmigiano.
What goes with Trader Joe’s Roasted Cauliflower?
For an appetizer, I suggest making my Kale Butternut Squash Salad, some Pesto Meatballs, these Crescent Roll Garlic Knots, or even this Whipped Honey Ricotta with Saffron Roasted Tomatoes.
And if you'd like more tasty Trader Joe's Ravioli recipes, try one of these:
- Trader Joe's Cacio e Pepe Ravioli,
- Trader Joes Sweet Corn Ravioli with Lemon Basil Cream sauce,
- Trader Joe's Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce
- Trader Joe’s Ricotta and Lemon Zest Ravioli.
For dessert, I suggest my easy Brown Butter Pumpkin Spice Cheerios Bars!
Frequently asked questions
How long does refrigerated ravioli last unopened?
Your refrigerated ravioli will stay fresh up to the date on the package - typically a few weeks. Once opened, it will probably last 2-4 days. But always trust your nose and check the expiration date before diving in.
How to improve Trader Joes raviolis?
Improving Trader Joe's Raviolis is super easy and it all begins by creating a delicious sauce. Here are some of my favorite ways
- Trader Joe's Cacio e Pepe Ravioli with Peas and Crispy Prosciutto
- Trader Joes Sweet Corn Ravioli with Lemon Basil Cream sauce,
- Trader Joe's Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce
- Trader Joe’s Ricotta and Lemon Zest Ravioli with Burrata and Burst Tomato Sauce
How long does Trader Joe's ravioli last in the freezer?
Stash Trader Joe's Raviolis in your freezer and it'll last up to 6-8 months.
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Recipe
Trader Joe’s Cauliflower & Cheese Ravioli with Garlic Butter Sauce
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoon Salted Butter
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Garlic finely chopped
- ¼ cup Parsley finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 boxes Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Ravioli
- ¼ cup Pasta Water
- ¼ cup Parmigiano grated
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil with salt.
- Meanwhile, add butter and olive oil to a large sauce pan over medium heat.
- Once it’s melted, add garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes or until it’s tender and fragrant.
- While the garlic is softening up, add the ravioli to the salted boiling water.
- While the ravioli is cooking, add the parsley and red pepper flakes to the garlic butter and oil and drop the heat down to low.
- After about 2-3 minutes the ravioli should be floating and tender, strain them and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Add the ravioli to the sauce pan and toss. Stir in ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water if it seems a little dry. If it's still dry, add the rest or toss it if the consistency is perfect.
- Finish with parmigiano and serve!
