Description
A luscious ravioli dish featuring tender store‑bought ravioli bathed in a creamy, garlicky sun‑dried tomato sauce studded with fresh spinach—comfort food elevated in minutes.
Ingredients
Salt, to taste
8.8 oz (250 g) store‑bought ravioli (e.g. roasted cauliflower & cheese)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons sun‑dried tomatoes in oil, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
1 cup half and half
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
2–3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional topping: freshly torn basil leaves
Instructions
- Cook the ravioli in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ¼ to ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium‑low heat. Add the minced garlic, sun‑dried tomatoes, and Italian herb seasoning; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the half and half, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan cheese. Continue over low heat until the cheese melts and the sauce begins to thicken, about 2–3 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Gently fold in the cooked ravioli and chopped spinach. Simmer until ravioli are warmed through, spinach is wilted, and sauce reaches desired consistency—add reserved pasta water if it appears too thick (3–8 minutes).
- Serve immediately, topped with additional Parmesan and torn basil if desired.
Notes
- Use any stuffed ravioli like cheese, mushroom, or spinach & ricotta for variation.
- Add reserved pasta water gradually to control sauce thickness.
- Fresh basil adds aromatic brightness just before serving.
- Low heat ensures sauce stays creamy and doesn’t separate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
