Creamy Sun-dried Tomato and Spinach Ravioli
Is it me or are there some days that you just want to dive head first into a big bowl of pasta? 🙂 Well this bowl of Creamy Sun-dried Tomato and Spinach Ravioli is no exception. I tried to keep this dish as simple as possible by using store bought ravioli. And this meal comes together so quickly, which I love! As for the pasta, I can easily see you substituting that out for another hearty pasta, if you choose. And for the sauce, I’ve added in sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Feel free to substitute the spinach out for something like kale, if you choose. This dish pairs well with a small salad and maybe some freshly baked bread. If you’re serving more than 2 people, then I would simply recommend that you double the ingredients.
Be sure to tag me @supperwithmichelle or #supperwithmichelle if you make this dish! And if you like this dish then you may also want to try my Vegetarian Zuppa Toscana Soup.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Sun-dried Tomato and Spinach Ravioli
Ingredients
For the ravioli:
- salt, to taste
- 8.8 ounce package of store-bought ravioli , I used Trader Joe’s Roasted Cauliflower & Cheese Ravioli
For the sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes in oil , finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping as desired
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- fresh basil, torn
Equipment
- 1 Large Pot
- 1 Large Skillet
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the ravioli according to the package instructions, or just until al dente. Reserve a 1/4 cup of pasta water and set it to the side for later use and then carefully drain the pasta.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Once the butter has melted, stir in the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and dried Italian herb seasoning. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add in the reserved pasta water, half and half, dijon mustard, Parmesan and stir until the cheese has melted. Simmer over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, to let the flavors meld. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the spinach and ravioli and continue to simmer just until the sauce has thicken a bit and the spinach has wilted, about 2 to 3 more minutes. Serve with more Parmesan and fresh basil, if desired. Enjoy!
This was awesome. Quick and easy. Perfect for a summer meal or after a busy day. I doubled the recipe.
Wonderful! I totally agree. Really easy. So glad you enjoyed it!
Hey Michelle! My husband and I just made this dish and it was absolutely delish! I’m happy I discovered your blog as I am researching more in to vegetarian dishes since I became pregnant with baby #2. Thank you again for all the great dinner ideas!
Hi Lindsey! Aww…that makes me so happy! So glad you enjoyed it!
I made this as written and found it to be tasty but too bland. So I doubled the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning and Dijon mustard. I also added some dried basil. I think the basic recipe is really good but you may need to adjust it for your taste (as I think you should do with most recipes).
Thanks for you feedback Meg. Of course, this is truly a good base for you to be able to adapt to your taste. Thanks for giving the recipe a try.
Oh my goodness. A cheat meal most definitely but worth every bite. It is so reach and creamy you’ll want to lick the bowl when you’re done! Any type of noodle would do well in this sauce but the ravioli makes it so elegant and filling. Will be making again ♥️
Haha! That’s so awesome! I appreciate your support and feedback. Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Simply amazing! Wonderful flavors – and so simple to make!!! Tried it with mushroom ravioli and it was sublime!!!
Oh that sounds delicious! So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Hi,
Im wondering if I can substitute heavy cream and if so how much? What are your thoughts on throwing in 1/2 brick of cream cheese. Im dying to try it with my homemade ravioli .
Hi Toni, you can substitute 1 cup of half and half milk with 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup milk. I haven’t tried using cream cheese in this dish. It would definitely alter the taste, but I’m all for experimenting. Maybe start off with a tablespoon of cream cheese and see how that works. But again…that’s truly up to you.
Made this tonight…what a simple and delicious meal! Everything comes together so easily, but it tastes like something you spent all afternoon making. This is definitely becoming a part of my weekly meal rotation.
Yaaay Jaimee! Thank you again for giving this recipe a try! 🙂
This was quick, , easy, and delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Thank you Gayle!! So happy you enjoyed it!!
So good! Currently making my way through your recipes and this was delicious!
Aww…well thank you Jessica! That makes me so happy! So glad you enjoyed it!
This sounds delicious!
Thanks so much!!
Just thought I would let you know that I went to print your recipe and it printed pages and pages of all the comments and then towards the end I got a half page of the recipe. Just thought I’d say something so maybe it could be fixed 🙂
Hi Stefanie. So sorry to hear that. My apologies. I’m looking to upgrade my website a little later this year will be a little more “user friendly”.
Added capers and omitted mustard. Delish!!
Hi Benita! Love what you did! Thanks for giving the recipe a try!
I doubled this and the fam loved it! It’s a simple weekday recipe for summer.
Awesome! So happy to hear that! Thank you for giving the recipe a try Carly!
This recipe is Fabulous. That’s it. End of story!
Hi Lynn! Haha! Aww…thank YOU! So happy you enjoyed it!
I love this recipe. What are your thoughts of serving this over lobster ravioli?
Hi Donna! Oh wonderful. I bet that would be delicious!! Go for it and let me know how it is. 🙂
This. Is. Amazing. You could eat as is or do like I roll and add “a little more” of everything. I will be rolling this into monthly meal plans 💯. Tastes like restaurant quality.
Haha! Love to hear that! Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try!