Description
This Creamy Tuscan Garlic Ravioli is a quick and delicious Italian-inspired dish featuring tender refrigerated ravioli smothered in a rich, garlicky cream sauce infused with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for a comforting weekday meal, this recipe combines the ease of boiling ravioli with the lusciousness of a homemade creamy Tuscan sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Creamy Tuscan Sauce
- 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
For the Ravioli
- 20 ounces refrigerated ravioli
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup 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 over medium-high heat continuously until the sauce thickens, taking care not to let it boil over.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in 1 cup chopped spinach and 1/2 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes. Let the sauce simmer gently until the spinach wilts and becomes tender, enhancing the flavor and texture of the sauce.
- Cook the Ravioli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 20 ounces of refrigerated ravioli and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes, until they float to the surface and are heated through.
- Combine and Serve: Drain the ravioli and plate them. Spoon the creamy Tuscan garlic sauce generously over the ravioli and serve immediately for a warm, satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth to make the sauce vegetarian-friendly.
- For added protein, consider adding cooked grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Fresh garlic can be used instead of garlic powder for a more robust garlic flavor.
- Use fresh spinach or baby spinach leaves if preferred, adjusting the quantity to taste.
- Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil can add extra richness; drain but keep a little oil for flavor if you like.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by simmering longer to reduce or adding a splash more broth or cream if too thick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup of ravioli with sauce (~200g)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
