T-minus 12 days until The Culinary Couple begins cohabitation! Until then, we continue to cook separately during the week.

Last Wednesday, after baking a scrumptious spiced apple cake and before enjoying a big slice, I adapted a ravioli recipe from the latest issue of Real Simple. It combines some of my favorite fall flavors: apples, pears, walnuts, and nutmeg. It’s simple and a small enough portion for one person, but I’ll definitely make it for Nick after the big move!

Ingredients

• 1 lb cheese ravioli
• 2 Tbsp EVOO
• 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• 1  (Gala) apple, cut into matchsticks
• 1 red pear, cut into matchsticks
• 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• kosher salt and black pepper
• cinnamon, nutmeg, all spice, or any other fall spices
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Directions

1. Cook the ravioli according to the package directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Add the apple, pear, parsley, salt, pepper, and spices and toss to combine. Toss with cooked ravioli and sprinkle with the Parmesan.

(recipe adapted from Real Simple)

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