Gorgonzola & Crunchy Mellow Walnut Ravioli with Pears and Figs

Method

1. Cook the ravioli in a large pot in lightly salted boiling water and simmer gently for 4 minutes. Avoid overcooking.
2. At the same time, heat a little olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the pear slices for 2 minutes, then add the figs and cook for a further 2 minutes. Stir in the crème fraîche.
3. Drain the ravioli and toss in the pear mixture.
4. Share between 2 warm serving plates, season with black pepper and top with the prosciutto slices.
5. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and serve, garnished with flat leaf parsley or basil.

Chef's tip

If you want to serve this recipe to vegetarians, omit the prosciutto.

Serving suggestion

Serve with a salad or vegetable-based side dishes. Alternatively, a lean meat-based main course can be served too.

Wine selection

Amarone, Valpolicella Ripasso, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Riesling or Sauvignon blanc.

Family tip

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Dish history

Having little time to cook doesn't mean you are obliged to make do with a sandwich or a not so tasty dish: with Giovanni Rana ready-made ravioli you can prepare a delicious meal in just a few minutes! The recipe we are suggesting here offers you a gourmet experience: the savoury gorgonzola cheese of the ravioli filling meets the sweet taste of the pear and figs sauce, creating a combination of well-balanced flavours.