Creamy Tuscan Ravioli: A Delightful Family Meal
A luxurious, restaurant-quality pasta dish featuring cheese-filled ravioli in a creamy garlic Tuscan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan. Ready in just 20 minutes for an impressive weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz cheese ravioli (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook ravioli according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Add Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese, stirring until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in spinach and sun-dried tomatoes until spinach wilts (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add cooked ravioli to the sauce, gently tossing to coat. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- For protein, add cooked chicken or shrimp
- Vegetarian option: Use vegetable broth and cheese ravioli
- Make it lighter: Substitute half the cream with whole milk
- Storage: Best served fresh but keeps 2 days refrigerated (sauce may thicken)
- For extra richness, stir in 1 tbsp butter at the end
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/creamy-tuscan-ravioli-recipe/
