Description
Indulgent Tuscan ravioli brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen with rich, velvety sauce and perfectly paired ingredients. Cheese-filled pillows nestled in a dreamy cream sauce promise pure culinary bliss you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 1 package (9 ounces / 255 grams) cheese ravioli (fresh or frozen)
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream (or plant-based alternative)
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups (60 grams) baby spinach
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then gently immerse the ravioli and cook for 3-4 minutes until they float to the surface, indicating they are perfectly tender.
- While the pasta cooks, warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, introducing minced garlic and allowing it to release its aromatic essence without browning.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, gradually whisking in grated Parmesan cheese until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform sauce. Season with a delicate balance of salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Incorporate sun-dried tomatoes, slicing them into thin strips to distribute their intense flavor evenly throughout the sauce. Add fresh spinach leaves, stirring until they dramatically wilt and turn a vibrant emerald green.
- Carefully drain the ravioli, transferring them directly into the luxurious cream sauce. Gently fold the pasta, ensuring each pillowy pocket is lavishly coated with the fragrant mixture.
- Transfer the sauced ravioli to warm serving plates, creating an enticing mound that promises rich, creamy indulgence. Optionally, sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top for an extra layer of savory complexity.
Notes
- Gluten-Free Option: Swap regular ravioli with gluten-free cheese or spinach-filled ravioli to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Lighter Cream Substitute: Replace heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a healthier, lower-fat version without sacrificing creamy texture.
- Vegetable Boost: Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like roasted bell peppers or sautéed mushrooms for more depth and color.
- Quick Meal Prep: Make the sauce ahead of time and store in the refrigerator, allowing for a faster dinner preparation when you’re short on time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg