Ravioli W Spinach Pesto

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and nutritious Ravioli with Spinach Pesto recipe! Perfectly tender ravioli, filled with creamy cheese or wholesome spinach, are coated in a velvety homemade pesto made with fresh spinach, fragrant basil, zesty lemon juice, and nutty pine nuts. This easy-to-make dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an excellent choice for a quick yet gourmet meal. The spinach pesto is blended to perfection with garlic and Parmesan cheese, creating a rich, flavorful sauce that clings to every bite of ravioli. Serve it warm, topped with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan and toasted pine nuts for an extra touch of decadence. Whether you're cooking for family or hosting a dinner party, this recipe promises to impress with its fresh ingredients and enticing flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 20 pieces Ravioli (cheese or spinach filling)
• 2 cups Fresh spinach
• 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 0.25 cup Pine nuts
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 quarts Water (for boiling)
• 1 tablespoon Salt (for boiling water)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large pot of water (4 quarts) over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil.

Step 2

While the water heats, prepare the spinach pesto. Combine spinach, basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper in a food processor.

Step 3

Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the processor as needed.

Step 4

Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or lemon juice. Set the pesto aside.

Step 5

Once the water is boiling, gently add the ravioli and cook according to the package instructions, typically 3-5 minutes, or until the ravioli float to the surface.

Step 6

Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the ravioli carefully.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained ravioli with the prepared spinach pesto. Add a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water to thin the pesto if needed.

Step 8

Toss the ravioli gently to coat them evenly with the pesto.

Step 9

Serve the ravioli warm, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and pine nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	4401.9 grams (4401.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2346

Total Fat 186.60g	239%
Saturated Fat 49.50g	248%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.10g
Cholesterol 155mg	52%
Sodium 10799mg	470%
Total Carbohydrate 101.20g	37%
Dietary Fiber 8.10g	29%
Total Sugars 7.60g
Protein 74.60g	149%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1645mg	127%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 858mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.5%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 17.0%