Description
Creamy Pesto Ravioli is a luxurious dish that perfectly marries tender cheese-filled pasta with a rich, velvety pesto sauce. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into an elegant meal, ideal for both cozy weeknight dinners and festive gatherings. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma, this creamy pesto ravioli will impress family and friends alike, leaving them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cheese ravioli
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a medium pot over medium heat. Cook the ravioli according to package instructions until they float (about 3-4 minutes).
- In a food processor, combine basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Gradually drizzle in olive oil while processing until smooth.
- In a separate pan over medium heat, warm the heavy cream. Stir in the prepared pesto and simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Drain the cooked ravioli and mix with the creamy pesto sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Serve immediately with additional Parmesan and freshly cracked pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (280g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 95mg