Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 500 g (1.1 lbs) fresh ravioli (any filling)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp Italian herbs
- ½ tsp chili flakes (red pepper flakes)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp tomato purée (tomato paste)
- 90 ml (⅓ cup) white wine
- 100 g (3.5 oz) roasted cherry tomato halves (store-bought or homemade)
- 120 ml (½ cup) chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarian)
- 90 ml (⅓ cup) double (heavy) cream
- 90 g (3 packed cups) baby spinach
- 50 g (½ cup) grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add finely diced onion and cook 4–5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add fresh ravioli and thinly sliced red bell pepper; cook about 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add Italian herbs, chili flakes, black pepper, and salt; stir in tomato purée and pour in white wine; cook 1 minute to reduce slightly.
- Add roasted cherry tomato halves, chicken (or vegetable) stock, and cream; stir, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook 5–6 minutes until ravioli is heated through (cut one open to check).
- Stir in baby spinach and grated parmesan; cook about 1 minute until spinach is wilted and cheese melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Select fresh or refrigerated ravioli with fillings like cheese, mushroom, or spinach for best results., Use store-bought roasted cherry tomatoes or roast your own to enhance flavor., For a lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with single cream or half-and-half., Check ravioli doneness by cutting one open during cooking to ensure it is heated through., Leftovers keep best stored separately: sauce refrigerated up to 2 days, sauce freezes up to 2 months., Cooked ravioli is not ideal for freezing; freeze uncooked ravioli per package instructions and cook fresh before adding to reheated sauce., Reheat gently on stove with added cream, milk, or stock to maintain sauce texture; microwave in short bursts if preferred., Make sauce ahead and store separately to keep freshly cooked ravioli from getting soggy., Serving suggestions include crusty garlic bread, a green salad, extra grated parmesan, basil pesto, and pairing with chilled white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc., Possible ingredient swaps include vegetable stock for a vegetarian version and adding cooked pancetta, shredded chicken, or shrimp for protein., Adjust chili flakes to control heat level according to preference or dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450 calories per serving
- Fat: Approximately 18 g per serving
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50 g per serving
- Protein: Approximately 15 g per serving