Description
Creamy Tuscan ravioli brings Italian countryside comfort to dinner tables with rich cheese and herb-infused pasta pockets. Homemade pasta dough wrapped around silky ricotta creates a luxurious meal you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 1 (25 ounces / 709 grams) package cheese ravioli
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 3 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup baby spinach (washed and chopped)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of salted water and cook the ravioli until they float to the surface, indicating they are perfectly al dente. Carefully drain and set the pasta aside, keeping them warm.
- Select a spacious skillet and melt the butter over medium heat, creating a golden, fragrant base. Introduce minced garlic and sauté briefly, releasing its aromatic essence without browning.
- Stream in the heavy cream while continuously whisking, creating a smooth, silky foundation. Sprinkle in salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning, stirring consistently until the mixture begins to gently simmer.
- Gradually incorporate the parmesan cheese, whisking methodically to ensure a uniform, velvety sauce without any lumps. The cheese will thicken the cream and add a rich, savory depth.
- Introduce vibrant baby spinach leaves and tangy sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce. Gently fold the ingredients, allowing the spinach to wilt and the tomatoes to release their concentrated flavor.
- Transfer the cooked ravioli directly into the creamy sauce, delicately tossing to ensure each pasta pocket is luxuriously coated with the Tuscan-inspired blend.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling additional parmesan cheese on top, creating a beautiful garnish that adds texture and enhances the overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Packed with rich flavors from sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, this recipe brings Italian countryside comfort to your dinner table.
- Quick to prepare, the sauce comes together in under 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknight meals or impressive dinner parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg