Creamy Spinach Parmesan Cheese Ravioli Food

CREAMY SPINACH AND CHEESE RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Cook the ravioli according to package directions until al dente. Drain ravioli in a colander and set aside.
• While the pasta cooks, chop your onion and spinach and mince your garlic.
• Heat the oil in a large stainless pan/skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and cook until tender and translucent, approx. 5 minutes. Add garlic towards the end to prevent burning.
• Add butter and garlic to the pan. Once butter has melted, add flour and whisk constantly with a metal whisk until the butter and flour are well combined and the mixture darkens in color a bit.
• Pour in milk and whisk vigorously to combine. Whisk often until mixture thickens (this will happen faster for room temperature or warmed milk and a little slower if using cold milk) then add parmesan, pesto, salt, and pepper.
• Once your sauce has reached desired thickness, fold in your chopped spinach and cooked ravioli. Thin sauce if desired with additional milk and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat, top with grated mozzarella and cover with the pot's lid to melt the cheese. Dive in while it's hot!

CREAMY SPINACH-PARMESAN RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook cream cheese spread and milk in large skillet on medium heat 1 to 2 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan, spinach, dill and lemon zest; mix well.
• Drain pasta. Add to cream cheese sauce; mix lightly. Top with tomatoes and remaining Parmesan.

CREAMY SPINACH BAKED RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 200ºC/390ºF.
• Sauté the onion in a splash of olive oil until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and spinach and cook until the spinach has wilted.
• Mix the milk and cornflour together. Pour the cream and milk mixture into the pan and allow to simmer gently until the sauce has thickened.
• Add the Parmesan and lemon juice then season to taste.
• Layer the creamy spinach sauce with the ravioli and cheese. Place in the oven and allow to bake for 10-15 minutes until the top is golden brown and the ravioli is heated through.
• Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes then serve.

RAVIOLI IN CREAMY SPINACH SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, mix cream cheese spread, milk and Italian seasoning until blended.
• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender.
• Drain pasta, reserving 1/3 cup cooking water; cover pasta to keep warm. Add reserved water and cream cheese mixture to skillet; cook and stir on medium heat 2 min. Add spinach; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or just until spinach starts to wilt. Add pasta; stir to evenly coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

CREAMY SPINACH RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Slice mushrooms. Chop onion. Dice bell pepper.
• Cook ravioli according to package directions. Drain, and return to pot. Cover and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Lightly spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray; add mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, garlic and black pepper. Cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender all all liquid is absorbed.
• Reduce heat to low; add cream cheese and evaporated milk. Stir until cream cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Stir in creamed spinach. Simmer over low heat 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Pour vegetable mixture over ravioli; stir gently. Serve immediately.
• Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.
• COOK'S TIP: The cooking time for fresh pasta is shorter than for dried pasta so follow the package directions carefully.

CREAMY SPINACH-PARMESAN CHEESE RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook reduced-fat cream cheese, garlic and milk in large skillet on medium heat 1 to 2 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan, spinach, bell peppers and crushed pepper; mix well. Cook 2 min. or just until spinach starts to wilt.
• Drain pasta. Add to cream cheese sauce; toss to coat. Top with remaining Parmesan.

CREAMY SPINACH AND RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Cook ravioli as directed on package.
• Add cream cheese to large skillet. Ad milk, cook on medium heat until cream cheese melts (about 1-2 minutes). I usually help it blend better with a whisk.
• Add Parmesan cheese, and spinach.
• Drain pasta, add to sauce. Toss well to coat, top with chopped tomatoes.

EASY BAKED CHEESE RAVIOLI WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Blanch the ravioli a few at a time in salted water for one or two minutes and drain on an oiled plate so they don't stick. They should not be cooked all the way.
• Pour 1 1/2 cups sauce into a 9 x 13" pan and line the spinach leaves over top. Place ravioli on top of spinach and top each ravioli with a slice of mozzarella. Spoon remaining sauce over top of cheese.
• Cover pan with plastic wrap and then cover with foil very tightly. You can stow this in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Bring to room temperature while you pre-heat the oven.
• Bake about 45 minutes to an hour or until the ravioli are hot throughout. Time depends on how big, or cold the ravioli are.
• When the ravioli are done just uncover for a few minutes and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and let melt in the oven, about 5 minutes. Watch it so it does not burn. Sprinkle with basil.
• Enjoy with garlic bread or bread sticks!