Description
Hearty Tuscan ravioli showcases authentic Italian flavors with homemade pasta filled with rich ricotta and spinach. Creamy sauce and fresh herbs elevate this classic dish, promising a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (25 oz / 709 g) package cheese ravioli
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach (washed and chopped)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Boil Ravioli: Salt water generously and cook ravioli until they float, indicating perfect al dente texture. Drain carefully and keep warm.
- Create Sauce Base: Melt butter in a spacious skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté briefly to release aromatic essence without browning.
- Develop Cream Sauce: Whisk heavy cream into the skillet, incorporating salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Simmer gently while stirring continuously.
- Enhance Sauce Texture: Gradually add parmesan cheese, whisking methodically to create a smooth, velvety consistency without lumps. The cheese will thicken the sauce and intensify flavor.
- Incorporate Vegetables: Fold baby spinach leaves and sun-dried tomatoes into the sauce, allowing spinach to wilt and tomatoes to release their concentrated flavor profile.
- Combine and Finish: Gently toss ravioli in the creamy Tuscan-inspired sauce, ensuring each pasta pocket is luxuriously coated. Garnish with an extra sprinkle of parmesan cheese for added texture and depth.
Notes
- Pasta Water Precision: Salt the water generously to enhance ravioli’s natural flavor and ensure perfectly seasoned pasta.
- Garlic Sauté Technique: Brief cooking prevents burning, releasing aromatic essence without bitter undertones.
- Cheese Melting Mastery: Whisk parmesan slowly to create smooth sauce without clumping, ensuring silky texture.
- Fresh Ingredient Magic: Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes last to preserve vibrant colors and prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg