Few things taste like springtime more than sweet baby peas and mint. In fact, that is one of my all-time favorite flavor combinations. The winter months have felt exceptionally long for some reason, and this dish just tastes like Spring on a fork to me.

I know not everyone is going to take the time to make their own pasta dough and roll it out for ravioli (although with the stand mixer attachment, it is incredibly simple). In case you aren’t that adventurous but would still like to try these magnificent creations, you can pick up a package of fresh wonton wrappers from the supermarket instead (my local Publix keeps them in the produce department). The filling takes about 2 minutes to bring together. If you use the supermarket shortcut, it becomes a weeknight meal that is worth serving to company.

The ravioli filling is so light that a heavy sauce would just overpower it. I stick with a simple lemon-infused butter, which takes no more time than heating the pasta water. Add a little grated parmesan, some crusty bread, a salad – and dinner is done in about 30 minutes. To make it even easier, you can assemble the ravioli on a weekend, freeze them, and dinner can be done in no more than 10 minutes – how’s that for fast?

So if you need a little pick-me-up after a long, hard winter, then these little emerald bundles are just the ticket. You can also check out this Sarasota kitchen remodel using vibrant, lemony yellows for a springtime reminder as well.