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Transform store-bought ravioli into a gourmet experience with this creamy Tuscan-inspired sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, this one-pan wonder combines tender cheese ravioli with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach in a rich cream sauce that tastes like it came from an Italian restaurant.
The combination of quality ravioli and rich Tuscan sauce came from my desire to create something special without spending hours in the kitchen. This recipe proves that simple ingredients can create memorable meals.
Sauce Essentials
- Quality ravioli: Choose refrigerated for best results
- Heavy cream: Creates perfect sauce consistency
- Sun-dried tomatoes: Add intense flavor
- Fresh spinach: Provides color and nutrition
- Fresh garlic: Builds flavor foundation
- Good quality broth: Enhances sauce depth
One-Pan Magic
- Flavor Foundation:
- Sauté garlic in butter-oil mixture until fragrant, creating aromatic base for sauce. Take care not to brown garlic.
- Sauce Creation:
- Combine broth, cream, and lemon juice, bringing to gentle simmer. Add sun-dried tomatoes for depth of flavor.
- Ravioli Integration:
- Add ravioli directly to sauce, ensuring even cooking. Cover and simmer until pasta reaches perfect tenderness.
- Final Enhancement:
- Fold in fresh spinach just until wilted. Adjust seasonings and add optional fresh basil.
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The magic of this dish lies in cooking the ravioli directly in the sauce, allowing it to absorb all the wonderful flavors while releasing its starch to naturally thicken the sauce.
Perfect Pairings
Complete your meal with fresh garlic bread and simple arugula salad. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and torn basil leaves. Consider serving as side dish with chicken or pork for heartier meals.
Creative Variations
Enhance recipe with fresh basil, different ravioli fillings, or additional vegetables. Create variation using tortellini instead of ravioli. Adjust sauce thickness to preference.
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Storage Tips
Enjoy immediately for best results. Store leftovers in airtight container up to three days. Reheat gently to maintain sauce consistency and pasta texture.
This quick Tuscan ravioli has become my secret weapon for creating impressive meals in minutes. The combination of creamy sauce, tender pasta, and fresh ingredients proves that fast food can still be gourmet.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Pre-boil ravioli?
- No, cooks directly in cream sauce.
- → Best tomatoes?
- Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained.
- → Sauce too thin?
- Cook covered longer to thicken.
- → Make vegetarian?
- Use vegetable broth instead of chicken.
- → Different ravioli?
- Any refrigerated ravioli works well.