five cheese ravioli with spinach

15 Pinches
The Villages, FL
Updated on May 31, 2015

My husband loves the mezzaluna cheese ravioli al forno at Olive Garden but they don't have it all the time. This is my version. The spinach is my touch, it's not in theirs but we love it in pasta sauces.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - lb fresh spinach, washed
  • 2 tablespoons oil, approximately ( i use olive oil)
  • 1 clove garlic, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup milk, approximate
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • - oregano, dried or fresh to taste
  • 16 ounces cheese ravioli, cooked
  • 1/2 cup italian mixed shredded cheese

How To Make five cheese ravioli with spinach

  • Step 1
    Heat oil in skillet
  • Step 2
    add sliced garlic and cook until lightly browned, remove to drain
  • Step 3
    add fresh spinach and saute until tender, remove, leaving oil in pan
  • Step 4
    add more oil to make 2 tablespoon oil if necessary, add 2 tablespoon flour, cook for 1 minute
  • Step 5
    add enough milk to make a white sauce, salt and pepper as necessary
  • Step 6
    stir in marinara sauce, ricotta, and oregano
  • Step 7
    add spinach back in
  • Step 8
    add cooked ravioli, heat through and top with Italian cheese mix
  • Step 9
    serve topped with browned garlic if desired

Discover More

Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #ravioli
Keyword: #pasta
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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