These Trader Joe's sweet corn ravioli are paired with a browned butter lemon sauce, summer squash, mozzarella and basil for a quick and easy summer dinner. Regular cheese ravioli will work too!
Oh Trader Joe's, you've done it again.
First it was the cauliflower gnocchi obsession, then the dark russet potato chips and now your delicious sweet corn, burrata & basil ravioli.
I bought these Trader Joe's sweet corn ravioli on a whim, not really sure what to do with them and definitely not expecting to make a blog worthy post with them.
I paired the corn ravioli with a quick browned butter lemon sauce with some zucchini, fresh mozzarella and toasted walnuts.
Guys...my husband LOVED them. Could not stop raving about them. So I thought if John liked them, I better make this into a blog post since they're that good ;).
And aside from these corn ravioli being delicious, it's a quick and easy vegetarian dinner, perfect for summer.
Light, cheesy, buttery and a little crunchy...all the right things.
I swear, TJ's never disappoints.
Especially for foodies like me...I will never not be excited going to Trader Joe's.
And who doesn't love a good (and easy) ravioli recipe?
Sweet Corn Ravioli Ingredients:
- Trader Joe's sweet corn ravioli (if you can't find them, regular ravioli will work too!)
- butter
- yellow onion
- garlic
- fresh corn
- zucchini and/or yellow squash
- lemon
- toasted nuts (walnuts or pine nuts)
- fresh mozzarella or burrata cheese
I've also seen a version of these ravioli at Target if you can't find them at Trader Joe's.
Fresh corn is always preferred for flavor but I've also used canned corn in a pinch.
You can totally leave out the nuts too.
How to make the brown lemon butter sauce for the corn ravioli:
- Cook ravioli according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.
- Melt butter in a large saute pan. Keep melting until it starts and foam and turn brown (not burn!). It will have a nutty aroma and you'll see specks of brown bits.
- Add onion, zucchini, garlic and corn. Cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are slightly browned, about 25-30 minutes. I like to cook them until the corn is almost browned and caramelized on the edges.
- Stir in lemon juice, basil, nuts and mozzarella. Add about ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water. Add more if needed.
- Toss sauce over ravioli and serve with more fresh basil and freshly cracked black pepper if desired.
As mentioned earlier if you don't have access to the Trader Joe's sweet corn ravioli, regular cheese ravioli will work just as well!
I've also seen a Target brand very similar to these corn ravioli.
You can use regular canned sweet corn just make sure you drain it first.
I think the key to making this dish extra delicious is taking your time when cooking the vegetables and corn.
You really want that corn to get lightly browned. It adds such great flavor!
This dish is perfect for a quick summer dinner. You can even make the lemon brown butter sauce a day ahead if you'd like.
If you're not watching carbs, a nice chunk of crusty bread goes well to mop up those delicious juices 😉 and a glass of white wine (of course!)
If I'm being honest, I don't usually love corn.
I have to be in the mood to want a corn on the cob with my burger.
BUT, if the corn is grilled or even air fried, that's a different story.
Something about those golden kernels really takes the corn to the next level.
That's probably why this is one of my favorite recipes with corn in it.
Golden caramelized corn pieces, but also that brown butter lemon sauce is so unbelievably good.
Then you have that cheesiness and that little bit of crunch from the walnuts.
Definitely a summer recipe worth trying!
For more easy summer dinners try:
- Hasselback Peach Caprese Chicken
- Grilled Steak Tips with Chimichurri
- Grilled Mango Chicken Kabobs
- Creamy Pasta with Sausage & Zucchini
- Shrimp Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Rosé & Spinach
I always love to hear your feedback so if you make this recipe, give it a star rating below or leave me a comment!
Sweet Corn Ravioli with Brown Butter Lemon Sauce
These Trader Joe's sweet corn ravioli are paired with a brown butter lemon sauce, summer squash, mozzarella and basil for a quick and easy summer dinner. Regular cheese ravioli will work too!
Ingredients
- 8 oz Trader Joe's Sweet Corn Ravioli (or any ravioli you'd like!)
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup fresh sweet corn (or drained and rinsed canned corn)
- 2 cups summer squash, diced (I used zucchini and yellow squash)
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 3 tsp garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (about ½ lemon), plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup fresh basil
- ½ cup fresh mozzarella balls (cut in half)
- ½ cup toasted walnuts
- Parmesan cheese (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Continue melting until it starts to foam and you see brown specks. It should be golden with a nutty aroma.
- Once butter is browned, add corn, zucchini, onion and garlic. Toss to coat.
- Stir in lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are slightly golden brown and caramelized (about 25-30 minutes).
- Meanwhile, cook ravioli according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining. Drain (toss with olive oil to prevent sticking) and set aside.
- Once veggies are browned, add basil, mozzarella and walnuts. Cook 1 minute or until mozzarella is melted.
- Remove from heat. Stir in ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water. If needed, add additional ¼ cup. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve over ravioli with Parmesan cheese, fresh basil and lemon if desired.
Notes
*Use any type of ravioli you'd like!
*Simply omit the walnuts if needed.
*Summer squash and corn sauce can be made a day ahead.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 522Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 591mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 6gSugar: 10gProtein: 13g
Rian
Wow I made this tonight and it was fantastic!!! I may have used 3 scant tablespoons of garlic instead of teaspoons lol still delish. Perfect summer pasta meal! Thanks for the delicious recipe 🙂
Wine a Little Cook A Lot
So glad you liked it! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Amy
I made this tonight and it’s delicious! The ratio of veggies to ravioli is substantial and perfect! Without this recipe, I would not find the recommended serving size (about 8 raviolis) to be satisfying enough for a meal.
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the walnuts in this dish; not only did they provide a nice bite, but great flavor too. (I had raw, whole walnuts and dry-toasted them in a pan on the stove for 4-5 minutes at medium heat, then chopped them.)
I did make a few changes, which still yielded a yummy dish: I only used 4 tablespoons of butter, tripled the garlic (to about 3 Tbs) and omitted the mozzarella and Parmesan at the end.
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I have another package of this ravioli and will be making this again!
Wine a Little Cook A Lot
Thanks Amy! So glad you liked it 🙂