Ravioli with spinach is a classic Italian dish that is both delicious and easy to make. The combination of tender ravioli filled with creamy spinach and ricotta cheese, smothered in a flavorful sauce, creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With the right recipe and a few simple ingredients, you can recreate this restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, gather your aprons and ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect ravioli with spinach.
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BAKED SPINACH RAVIOLI
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Melt the butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and rosemary and cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and just starts browning, about 6 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, until smooth and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Stir in 2 cups water, the milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Stir in the ravioli and cook, stirring occasionally, until the ravioli are tender and the sauce thickens, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove from the heat. Discard the rosemary sprigs and stir in the spinach. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and grana padano. Place the skillet under the broiler until golden and bubbling, about 5 minutes.
BAKED RAVIOLI WITH SPINACH
This Baked Ravioli and Spinach is the perfect weeknight meal.
Provided by Kimberly
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.In an oil sprayed 7x11 or 9x13 pan, add 1/3 of the spaghetti sauce.
- Layer ½ of the ravioli evenly on the bottom. Add another 1/3 of the sauce on top the ravioli, then layer ½ the spinach and ½ the cheese on top of the sauce.
- Next, place the other ½ of the frozen ravioli. Layer the remaining spinach and top with the remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and place in the oven for 35-40 minutes.
- Take out, uncover and place back in the oven for an additional 10 Minutes. Serve and Enjoy!
SPINACH RAVIOLI BAKE
This entree is unbelievably simple to prepare yet tastes delicious. The fact that you use frozen ravioli-straight from the bag without boiling or thawing-saves so much time.-Susan Kehl, Pembroke Pines, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place 1 cup spaghetti sauce in a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Top with half of the ravioli, mozzarella cheese, spinach and Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 1441mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
SPINACH AND MUSHROOM RAVIOLI
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 2h15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large saute pan heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil. When almost smoking, add the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook until all the liquid has evaporated from the mushrooms, about 6 minutes. Add spinach and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and place mixture into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until you get a coarse texture. Place in bowl and stir in mascarpone and Parmesan cheese. Check for seasoning and set aside.
- Line up 3 wrappers on a cutting board. Brush with the egg and water mixture. Using a tablespoon, arrange 4 dollops of the filling on each wrapper ¿ 2 on the first row and 2 on the second ¿ 1-inch apart. Place another wrapper directly on top, pressing around the filling and sealing the edges. Using a fluted ravioli cutter, cut out squares of ravioli. Each filled wrapper will yield 4 raviolis, giving you a total of 12 ravioli. Place ravioli onto a floured baking sheet and keep covered with a linen towel.
- In a large pot, bring to a boil 4 quarts of salted and oiled water. Carefully add small batches of ravioli, about 3 to 4 at a time. This will prevent them from crowding in the pot and sticking together. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Using a spider strainer, carefully remove the ravioli and place on the plate. Tent with foil to keep warm and continue cooking remaining ravioli.
- In a saute pan, heat remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. When almost smoking, add chopped mushrooms and saute until soft and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Carefully pour in tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Divide ravioli between 2 serving plates. Top with mushroom tomato sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and bay leaves and simmer uncovered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.
- Add 1/2 the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
- If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.
MUSHROOM AND SPINACH RAVIOLI WITH CHIVE BUTTER SAUCE
This homemade ravioli is actually vegetarian, although no one who tries it can tell! The savory filling contains three different cheeses, mushrooms, and spinach. Although it's a rather time-consuming recipe to prepare, the results are well worth it!
Provided by larkspur
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes Ravioli Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Whisk together 1 teaspoon olive oil, water, and whole eggs in a bowl until evenly blended; set aside. Combine flour and salt in a separate large bowl, and make a well in the center. Pour the egg mixture into the well and stir just until combined. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, 5 to 10 minutes, adding more flour or water as needed. Wrap dough tightly with plastic wrap, and set aside to rest.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, and continue cooking and stirring until the vegetables are soft and the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to cool.
- Beat cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Stir in the cooled mushroom mixture, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, spinach, 1 tablespoon chives, parsley, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roll the pasta dough out to about 1/16 inch thick. Cut 3 to 4-inch circles using a large cookie cutter. Roll each circle out as thin as possible. Working with one circle at a time, brush the pasta lightly with the egg white. Scoop about 1 heaping tablespoon full of the mushroom filling onto the center of the pasta, then cover with a second piece of pasta, pinching the edges to seal. Cut the sealed ravioli with the cookie cutter once more to create a uniform shape. Place the finished ravioli on a floured baking sheet, and repeat the process with the remaining pasta and filling.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the ravioli and return to a boil. Cook until the pasta floats to the top, 3 to 4 minutes; drain.
- To make sauce: Melt butter in a skillet over high heat, cooking and stirring until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons chives. Serve over hot ravioli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 391.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CHICKEN AND SPINACH RAVIOLI
A delicious combination of chicken and spinach make a wonderful Italian meal. Make sure to have plenty of freshly grated Asiago cheese to top these ravioli.
Provided by JCBanks
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the eggs, water, 2 cups flour, and salt. Gradually mix in the remaining flour until smooth. Divide dough into 2 parts. Cover, and set aside in the refrigerator 20 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken until evenly brown; drain.
- In a food processor, mix the chicken, spinach, and onion. Transfer to a bowl, and mix with butter, 3 tablespoons Asiago cheese, salt, garlic powder, nutmeg, and pepper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each part of the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 2 inch squares. Place about 1 teaspoon of the chicken mixture in the center of 1/2 the squares, and top with remaining squares. Seal the edges of the squares with a moistened fork to form the ravioli.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook the ravioli in small batches for about 8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
- Place the marinara sauce in a saucepan, and cook until heated through. Serve ravioli topped with marinara sauce and remaining Asiago cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.3 calories, Carbohydrate 102.4 g, Cholesterol 147.8 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1345.8 mg, Sugar 16.7 g
RAVIOLI WITH SPINACH
My aunt would save leftover meat in the freezer until she had enough to make the filling. The dough should be made a day in advance, and the filling and the sauce can be made then. Allow about 2 hours to assemble and plan on putting them together several hours before cooking so they have time to dry.
Provided by Marialisa Calta
Categories pastas, project, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 1h
Yield Six to eight servings as antipasto, about 100 ravioli
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir 3 or 4 tablespoons of flour into the egg-and-water mixture. Place the 3 cups of flour on a working surface and make a well in the center. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the well, working the liquid into the flour as you go. Knead for at least 15 minutes. The dough should be so stiff that when you poke it with your finger it doesn't bounce back immediately. If the dough is still sticky, add some of the remaining flour as needed.
- Cut the dough into two pieces, wrap in plastic wrap and chill overnight in the refrigerator.
- In a large bowl, mix the meats with the egg. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- In a small saute pan, heat the 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and saute until soft. Add the well-drained, well-chopped cooked spinach and cook for a few minutes. Add the spinach mixture to the meat mixture and combine well.
- To assemble the ravioli, using a rolling pin or pasta machine, roll out one of the halves of dough as thin as possible on a well-floured board. (Refrigerate the remaining dough until ready to use.) This should be almost paper thin; the thinner the ravioli, the better. Leaving a 2-inch strip of dough at the top, place a rounded half-teaspoon of filling at 1-inch intervals across the dough.
- Fold the strip over; on the unfolded sides, cut around each mound of filling with a small, serrated pastry wheel. If the ravioli do not stay closed, moisten your finger with milk and press the edges together. Place on a clean, lightly floured dish towel while you make the rest of the ravioli.
- Continue in the same manner until the dough is used up. The ravioli should rest uncovered at room temperature for several hours before cooking. Turn them once during this time.
- Fill two large pots with about 5 quarts of salted water each. Bring to the boil. Place the ravioli gently in the pots and cook at a full boil for 10 to 15 minutes. When done, skim them from the pot with a slotted spoon and drain in a colander. Slide them onto a platter and serve with tomato sauce and grated Parmesan cheese.
RAVIOLI WITH CREAMY SPINACH SAUCE
I'm a huge fan of Italian cuisine, and pasta is one of my absolute favorites! Since I'm a self-proclaimed "beginner chef," this is the perfect dish, it's easy, yet tastes so good! The original recipe calls for beef ravioli, but I substituted it with cheese ravioli.
Provided by Authenticriot
Categories European
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In large saucepan, cook ravioli according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Cook spinach according to package directions; place in strainer. Press excess water from spinach with the back of a spoon.
- In same saucepan, place spinach, alfredo sauce and nutmeg; cook over medium heat until heated through.
- Add ravioli and tomato, toss together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 107.3, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 2.1, Protein 5.6
RAVIOLI STUFFED WITH RICOTTA AND SPINACH
Steps:
- Spoon the ricotta into a large fine-mesh sieve or a colander lined with a double thickness of cheesecloth or a basket-type coffee filter. Set the sieve over a bowl and cover the ricotta well with plastic wrap. Let the ricotta drain in the refrigerator at least overnight or up to 24 hours. Discard the liquid in the bottom of the bowl.
- In a wide braising pan or deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the leeks and scallions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the chopped spinach and increase the heat to medium. Season lightly with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat until the vegetables are tender and the liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes. Set in a strainer and cool completely.
- Stir the fresh ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, parsley, and sautéed greens together in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in the egg. Chill thoroughly.
- While the filling is chilling, make the pasta dough and let rest.
- Form and cut the ravioli according to directions on page 190. The ravioli should be cooked immediately or refrigerated up to 4 hours. (The ravioli may also be frozen: Place the sheets of ravioli onto a freezer shelf and freeze until solid to the touch. Carefully transfer the ravioli to resealable plastic bags or airtight plastic containers.)
- Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil in an 8-quart pot over high heat. Slip the ravioli into the water a few at a time, stirring gently as you do. Cook until the edges of the pasta are tender but still firm to the bite and they rise to the surface, about 6 minutes after the water returns to a boil.
- While the ravioli are cooking, divide the tomato sauce, olive oil, and basil between two large skillets and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Fish out the ravioli with a wire skimmer or large flat slotted spoon, drain them well over the pasta pot, and slide them into the pans of sauce, dividing them evenly. Simmer, stirring gently with a spoon until the sauce is lightly reduced and the ravioli are coated. Remove the pans from the heat, check the seasoning, and add salt and pepper if necessary. Spoon the ravioli into warm bowls or onto a warm platter, sprinkle with the grated cheese, and serve immediately.
- Variation: Butter-Sage Sauce (Conditi all Burro e Salvia)
- Melt one stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter in a large skillet over low heat. (The heat should be low enough to melt the butter slowly, without its separating or turning clear.) Add eight to ten whole sage leaves and remove the skillet from the heat. Ladle out about 1 cup of the ravioli-cooking water before you drain them. Either fish the ravioli out of the pot with a large wire skimmer or drain them gently. Add the ravioli to the skillet. Pour in enough of the cooking liquid to make a sufficient amount of creamy sauce to coat the ravioli generously. Bring to a quick boil, then remove from the heat. Stir in grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
QUICK RAVIOLI & SPINACH SOUP
I love my Italian American traditions, but I never had time to make a classic Italian wedding soup. So I created this shortcut version with ravioli. -Cynthia Bent, Newark, Delaware
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the broth, onion powder and pepper; bring to a boil. Add ravioli; cook, uncovered, for 7-10 minutes or until tender. Add spinach and chicken during the last 3 minutes of cooking. If desired, serve with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 1638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
SPINACH AND RICOTTA RAVIOLI
Make and share this Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chef 998002
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine the flour and salt on a flat work surface; shape into a mound and make a well in the center. Add the eggs and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to the well and lightly beat with a fork. Gradually draw in the flour from the inside wall of the well in a circular motion. Continue to incorporate all the flour until it forms a ball. Wrap the ball in plastic wrap and let rest 30 minutes.
- While the pasta is resting, prepare the filling. Steam the spinach and drain well, pressing the spinach to remove all excess liquid. Chop finely. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and heat until hot but not smoking. Add shallots and cook for about a minute, stirring so that they do not brown. Add the shallots to the spinach, along with the ricotta, Parmesan cheese and egg. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper as needed.
- Cut the ball of dough in 1/2, cover and reserve the piece you are not immediately using to prevent it from drying out. Dust the counter and dough with a little flour. Press the dough into a rectangle and roll it through a pasta machine, 2 or 3 times, at widest setting. Pull and stretch the sheet of dough with the palm of your hand as it emerges from the rollers. Reduce the setting and crank the dough through again, 2 or 3 times. Continue tightening until the machine is at the second narrowest setting; the dough should be almost paper-thin.
- Dust the counter and sheet of dough with flour, lay out the long sheet of pasta, and brush the top surface with a little water, which acts as a glue. Drop 1 tablespoon of the filling on 1/2 of the pasta sheet, about 2-inches apart. Fold the other 1/2 over the filling like a blanket. With your fingers, gently press out air pockets around each mound of filling. Use a sharp knife to cut each pillow into squares and crimp the 4 edges with the tins of a fork to make a tight seal. A fluted pastry wheel also works well to make an attractive edge around the pasta. Dust the ravioli and a sheet pan with cornmeal to prevent the pasta from sticking and lay them out to dry slightly while assembling the rest. If not using within an hour or two refrigerate until needed.
- To prepare the sauce, heat the two tablespoons of oil in a heavy pot and cook the garlic for just a minute. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes and cook over medium low heat for 10 minutes. Add the chopped basil, and mix well. Cook over low heat an additional 10 minutes. Keep warm while you cook the pasta.
- Cook the ravioli in plenty of boiling salted water until tender. They will float to the top when ready, so be careful not to overcrowd the pot. Drain the ravioli and return to the pot. Pour half of the sauce mixture into the pot and carefully stir until the ravioli is lightly coated. Serve the ravioli with a spoonful of additional sauce and a sprinkling of grated cheese. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 645.1, Fat 30.8, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 221.8, Sodium 799.2, Carbohydrate 68.1, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 0.9, Protein 26.8
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh spinach, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese will give your ravioli the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the spinach. Overcooked spinach will be mushy and flavorless. Cook it just until it is wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Season the ricotta cheese filling to taste. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as basil, oregano, or thyme.
- Use a wonton wrapper or pasta dough to make the ravioli. Wonton wrappers are a good option if you are short on time. Pasta dough is more traditional, but it takes a little longer to make.
- Seal the ravioli well. Make sure the edges of the ravioli are pressed together firmly so that they don't come apart during cooking.
- Cook the ravioli in boiling salted water. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the ravioli. Cook them for 3-4 minutes, or until they float to the top.
- Serve the ravioli with your favorite sauce. Marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or pesto sauce are all good options.
Conclusion:
Ravioli is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover spinach and ricotta cheese. With a little effort, you can make ravioli that is just as good as what you would find in a restaurant.
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