The combination of burrata and Sicilian lemon zest in the Scoiattolo Burrata & Sicilian Lemon Zest Ravioli is both unique and incredibly pleasing to the palate. The rich, creamy cheese pairs beautifully with the bright, tart citrus flavor. Even better — this ravioli is actually made in Italy! I picked up a two-pack to try, and below I’ll share why I recommend adding it to your cart on your next Costco trip.
Location in Store
This is located in the refrigerated deli section near the other fresh pastas like the Kirkland Signature Organic Spinach & Cheese Ravioli and the Rana Fettucine Grilled Seasoned White Chicken & Alfredo Sauce. The item number 5551406.
Taste
I love the flavor of lemon, so I might be a bit biased, but I really enjoy this ravioli! It has a strong lemon flavor that you notice right away when you take a bite. However, any hint of sourness is balanced out by the cheese.
The ravioli starts with a fairly strong lemon taste, but as you chew, the ricotta, mozzarella, and burrata come through. The lemon zest is really fresh and pairs well with the cheese.What I love most about this ravioli is how much filling it has! It isn’t a doughy ravioli, and they don’t skimp on the filling—there’s loads of it.
Cost
This 907-gram pack contains two separate 454-gram packages and costs $14.99 Canadian. One package is probably enough for two adults to have dinner, with maybe a small amount of leftovers. If you’re feeding a family of four, you’d likely need to make both packages—so it’s not exactly cheap!
Convenience
This ravioli is super quick and easy to get on the table. You only need to boil it for three minutes, and I don’t recommend cooking it any longer—it tends to fall apart. I paired it with a drizzle of olive oil and some freshly shredded mozzarella, and it was delicious.
I wouldn’t recommend serving this with a tomato sauce, as it would likely overpower the lemon and cheese flavors and be too acidic. If you want to add some protein, I recommend shrimp or chicken. The ravioli is a product of Italy.
The ravioli needs to be kept refrigerated, and the best-before date is about a month from the date of purchase. I think you could probably freeze and defrost it without any issues. The brand Scoiattolo has offered other varieties of ravioli at Costco, including grilled vegetable, mushroom & mozzarella, and goat cheese & caramelized onion.
Nutrition
Calories
One and a quarter cups of ravioli, or a 117-gram serving, contains 290 calories, 10 grams of fat, 37 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber, 6 grams of sugar, 11 grams of protein, and 390 milligrams of sodium. It’s a little low in protein, but you could easily boost it by adding some grilled chicken.
Ingredients
The ingredients list includes mostly wheat, ricotta, egg, mozzarella, burrata, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, and whey. The only ingredients I’m not thrilled to see are sunflower oil and natural flavor. I do appreciate that honey is used as a sweetener, and overall, the ingredients list is short and straightforward. The ravioli contains wheat, eggs, and milk, and may also contain tree nuts, shellfish, fish, soy, and mustard.
Scoring
Taste: 7.5/10
Cost: 7/10
Convenience: 9.5/10
Nutrition: 6/10
Overall
Give it a try!
I like this ravioli1 I think the flavors are well balanced and feel like it’s a perfect light pasta for Summer!
Have you tried this Costco Scoiattolo Burrata & Sicilian Lemon Zest Ravioli? What did you think of it?
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The best way to cook these is from the website: Cooking in the frying pan
Heat a little extra virgin olive oil (or melt a knob of butter) in a frying pan, add 200 ml of water and a pinch of salt. Add the Granpanzerotti and cook for about 5 minutes until the water has evaporated. Serve.
We also really enjoy this product. The nice thing about lemon zest is that you get the aroma of lemon without any of the acidity of the lemon juice.
I really enjoyed this product. I fried some sage and served it with brown butter and a little Parmesan and it was delicious.
I like these. The flavor is good. Unfortunately I will not buy again. Even when very gently simmering them, at least 50% broke and lost their filling. So I had basic pasta and a lot of filling that went down the drain. Nope.
Sunflower oil is actually not that bad. Better than safflower, which is a cheaper oil, and light years better than canola. The natural flavours is why I wouldn’t grab it.
Canola oil is considered slightly more healthy than Sunflower oil, particularly for those with elevated cholesterol.