Description
Creamy, quick, and loaded with bold Italian flavor, this Sun-Dried Tomato Ravioli is a weeknight winner that tastes gourmet. It combines cheesy ravioli with a rich garlic cream sauce, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and wilted spinach for the perfect easy dinner idea. Whether you’re looking for a quick comfort meal, easy recipe for guests, or something new for your weeknight dinner rotation, this dish delivers every time.
Ingredients
18 oz cheese ravioli
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
2 cups fresh spinach
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh basil (torn)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ravioli according to package directions. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
2. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 2–3 minutes.
3. Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. Simmer for 4–5 minutes to thicken slightly.
4. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
5. Gently fold in the cooked ravioli. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
6. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
7. Finish with torn basil and more Parmesan on top. Serve hot.
Notes
Reserve a bit of pasta water—it helps loosen the sauce if it thickens too much.
If using dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rehydrate them in warm water before cooking.
For added protein, toss in grilled chicken or sautéed mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (~1.5 cups)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy pasta, sun-dried tomato, quick pasta, weeknight recipe