Creamy Cheese Ravioli and Spinach

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • ½ each Salt & pepper to taste
  • 8 oz baby spinach
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 18 oz four cheese ravioli
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • Fresh basil to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium flame. Add butter, once butter is melted, sprinkle the flour and cook for a minute.
  • Add the minced garlic along with the milk, heavy cream, Italian seasonings, salt and pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the baby spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted.
  • Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the sauce and add in the raviolis. Cook for a minute until everything comes together.
  • Layer the skillet with mozzarella cheese on top and sprinkle some red chili flakes. Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheeses are melted and bubbling.
  • Garnish the cheesy ravioli skillet with fresh basil and serve while it is still warm.

Notes

  • If the sauce is too thick you can thin it out with a bit of chicken stock or additional milk.
  • You can use fresh or frozen ravioli for this recipe.  
  • If you don’t have baby spinach you can use regular spinach instead. I like to give it a rough chop so the pieces are bite-sized. 
  • Add in cooked asparagus, artichoke hearts or sundried tomatoes if desired. 
  • Shred your own cheese and it will melt much better. 
  • Not a fan of spice? Omit the red pepper flakes if you prefer a milder dish. 
  • Leftovers can be stored for 5 days and you can quickly reheat them in the microwave or a low oven.

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