Description
Creamy Tuscan Ravioli brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen with rich, velvety sauce and tender pasta pillows. Cheese-lovers and pasta enthusiasts will savor each luxurious bite of this Mediterranean-inspired classic that promises pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (25 ounces/709 grams) cheese ravioli
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup baby spinach, washed and chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Cooking and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of salted water and cook the ravioli precisely according to package guidelines, ensuring they are tender yet firm. Carefully drain and reserve the pasta.
- Select a spacious skillet and melt butter over medium heat, releasing its golden richness. Introduce finely minced garlic, allowing it to dance and release its aromatic essence for approximately 30 seconds.
- Stream heavy cream into the skillet, whisking enthusiastically to create a smooth foundation. Enhance the liquid with measured seasonings – salt, freshly ground black pepper, subtle paprika, and aromatic Italian herbs – blending until the mixture gently bubbles.
- Gradually rain shredded Parmesan into the simmering cream, stirring persistently to create a luxuriously silky sauce. Continue until the cheese completely dissolves, forming a uniform, velvety texture.
- Introduce vibrant baby spinach and tangy sun-dried tomatoes into the creamy mixture. Allow ingredients to meld, stirring intermittently, until spinach wilts and colors brighten.
- Gently fold the cooked ravioli into the skillet, ensuring each pasta pillow becomes lavishly coated with the rich, herbaceous sauce.
- For a final flourish, optionally sprinkle additional Parmesan across the dish. Serve immediately while the sauce remains warm and inviting.
Notes
- Pasta Selection Matters: Choose fresh or high-quality refrigerated ravioli for the most authentic and luxurious texture in your Tuscan-style dish.
- Prevent Sauce Separation: Always add Parmesan cheese gradually and stir continuously to ensure a smooth, creamy consistency without clumping.
- Customize Vegetable Options: Swap spinach with kale or Swiss chard for different nutrient profiles and slightly varied flavor dimensions.
- Dietary Adaptations: Use gluten-free ravioli and lactose-free cream alternatives to make this recipe suitable for individuals with specific dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 523
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg