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Italian Ravioli Dinner Idea – Creamy Tuscan Sauce


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  • Author: Isabella Moretti
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This ravioli in creamy Tuscan sauce is rich and comforting, featuring tender ravioli coated in a garlic-Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Perfect for Italian pasta nights


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb cheese or spinach ravioli

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 23 garlic cloves, minced

  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional), halved

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning

  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Fresh basil, chili flakes (optional)

  • Reserved pasta water, as needed


Instructions

  1. Cook ravioli and reserve ½ cup pasta water.

  2. Sauté garlic and optional cherry tomatoes in olive oil.

  3. Add sun-dried tomatoes and deglaze with wine or broth.

  4. Stir in cream and seasoning; simmer 3–5 minutes.

  5. Add spinach and Parmesan. Stir until wilted and thickened.

  6. Gently toss in cooked ravioli. Add pasta water if needed.

  7. Serve with basil and extra Parmesan.

Notes

Use fresh ravioli for best results. Customize with mushrooms, chicken, or shrimp. Adjust sauce thickness with reserved pasta water.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Main
  • Cuisine: Italian, Tuscan-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~520 per serving