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creamy ravioli with spinach and tomatoes

Recipe by
Susan Magness
Cleburne, TX

This creamy ravioli with spinach and fresh tomatoes is a rustic home comfort food; the addition of cherry tomatoes add a burst of fresh flavor and a hint of sweetness to this dish. Enjoy!

yield 3 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy ravioli with spinach and tomatoes

  • 1 pkg
    fresh ravioli of your choice, i used truffle ravioli from trader joe's.
  • 2 c
    fresh spinach
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/2 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/8 c
    sundried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 c
    cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/2 tsp
    black garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • red pepper flakes, optional
  • pinch
    freshly grated nutmeg

How To Make creamy ravioli with spinach and tomatoes

  • 1
    Cook the ravioli according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • 2
    In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced and black garlic and saute for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • 3
    Stir in the fresh spinach, and sun dried tomatoes and cook until the spinach wilts, which should take 2-3 minutes.
  • 4
    Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gently simmer. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing the cream to thicken slightly.
  • 5
    Stir in the Parmesan cheese and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy.
  • 6
    Season the sauce with, salt pepper, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes if you want a bit of heat.
  • 7
    Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet.
  • 8
    Gently stir the cherry tomatoes into the sauce and allow them to simmer for about 2-3 minutes until they start to soften and release their juices.
  • Adding ravioli to cream sauce.
    9
    Add the cooked ravioli to the skillet and toss everything together until the ravioli is coated in the creamy sauce.
  • creamy ravioli
    10
    Serve your creamy ravioli with spinach and cherry tomatoes hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
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