Description
This Creamy Tuscan Garlic Ravioli recipe features tender refrigerated ravioli served with a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce enriched with parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. It’s a quick and comforting Italian-inspired dish perfect for weeknight dinners, combining rich flavors and simple ingredients in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
Main
- 20 ounces refrigerated ravioli
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of heavy cream, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese. Whisk the mixture continuously over medium-high heat until it begins to thicken, creating a smooth and creamy sauce.
- Add vegetables: Stir in 1 cup of chopped spinach and 1/2 cup of drained sun-dried tomatoes into the sauce. Let it simmer gently until the spinach starts to wilt and the flavors meld together.
- Cook the ravioli: Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook 20 ounces of refrigerated ravioli according to the package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes or until they float to the surface.
- Combine and serve: Drain the cooked ravioli and plate them. Pour the creamy Tuscan garlic sauce over the ravioli, and serve immediately while warm for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use refrigerated or fresh ravioli for the best texture; frozen ravioli may require different cooking times.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- You can add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it with a splash of additional chicken broth or cream.
- Fresh garlic can be used instead of garlic powder for a stronger garlic flavor; sauté it at the beginning with the liquid ingredients.
- For a lower calorie option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, but expect a less rich sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of the recipe)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
