Description
This creamy cheese ravioli with fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes is a delightful and easy dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh cheese ravioli
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- to taste Salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping garlic and halving cherry tomatoes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add cherry tomatoes and cook until they soften.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously until combined. Allow it to simmer and thicken slightly.
- In another pot, boil salted water and cook ravioli according to package instructions (usually about 3-5 minutes).
- Drain the ravioli and gently toss them in the skillet with the cream sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil.
Notes
- To enhance flavors, make sure not to overcook the garlic.
- This dish is great with additional vegetables or protein, such as chicken or shrimp, if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg