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A quick and easy one-pan pasta dish featuring fresh ravioli in a rich tomato cream sauce with roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and parmesan cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add fresh ravioli and thinly sliced red bell pepper; cook about 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add Italian herbs, chili flakes, black pepper, and salt; stir in tomato purée and pour in white wine; cook 1 minute to reduce slightly.
  5. 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).
  6. Stir in baby spinach and grated parmesan; cook about 1 minute until spinach is wilted and cheese melted.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. 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.

  • Author: Laura
  • 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