Recipe: 10-Minute Blistered Tomato & Basil Ravioli

Quick One-Pan Recipe {v, nf}

Mar 21, 2025

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This dish triggered my fire alarm during last week's livestream. Thankfully, my trusty roof window pole saved the day - one quick reach and the alarm was silenced before chaos ensued. A cooking adventure narrowly avoiding a noisy interruption!

You've probably noticed a little rebrand of my newsletter. For quite some time I've been trying to pin down what makes this special, and "Les Petits Pleasures" wasn't quite hitting the mark.

Juggling my portfolio career plus 3 kids (life is always in motion!), I'm constantly searching for clever shortcuts without sacrificing the beautiful things. That's exactly what "Thank Me Later" is about - smart kitchen (and life) solutions for busy readers like you who still want flavour and joy in every bite.

You might think it bold to rename this "Thank Me Later - Smart Cooking for une Belle Vie," but I wanted to "assumer" (own, as the French say) my decades of kitchen experience from around the world. A bit of thoughtful preparation now for delightful rewards later, helping you create moments of belle vie even on your most hectic days.

And now, back to my regular programming:

This little gem brings together French simplicity with Italian comfort in one pan (yay! Less washing up). I love how the cherry tomatoes blister and soften, creating a jammy sauce. The beauty is in cooking the fresh ravioli directly in the pan, where it absorbs all those lovely tomato juices while the courgette adds a subtle bite. Whether for a quick weeknight supper or casual dinner with friends, this uncomplicated recipe delivers surprising flavour without the fuss - just the kind of cooking I believe in.

Three reasons you'll Thank Me Later:

No boiling water needed - one pan does it all, saving you cleanup time and kitchen space.
From fridge to table in under 10 minutes - perfect for those hectic weeknight dinners.
The magic of blistered tomatoes creates a naturally sweet, restaurant-quality sauce with zero effort.

In case you’ve missed the clues to this month’s French film pick, here’s a round up. Unlike last month's selection, which likely tops every non-French person's list of French cinema, this one flies a bit under the radar:

Clue 1: This month's movie is based on a novel written by the screenwriter of last month's feature.