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Creamy Mushroom and Sun-Dried Tomato Ravioli

A luxurious and quick weeknight dinner featuring store-bought cheese ravioli tossed in a rich, creamy sauce with browned cremini mushrooms, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and wilted spinach.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Sauce Base
  • 20 oz refrigerated cheese ravioli store-bought
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated, plus more for serving
  • 0.5 cup pasta water reserved from cooking
Vegetables & Aromatics
  • 16 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
Seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt plus more for pasta water
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly cracked

Equipment

  • Large Pot (for pasta)
  • Large high-sided skillet
  • Colander
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook, undisturbed, for 3-4 minutes to brown. Stir and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add ravioli to the boiling water and cook according to package directions (usually 3-5 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  5. While pasta cooks, add heavy cream and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet with mushrooms. Bring to a simmer and let thicken for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Stir in grated parmesan cheese and spinach until spinach is wilted. Add the cooked ravioli and 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water. Toss gently to coat.
  7. If sauce is too thick, add more pasta water a tablespoon at a time. Season with salt and lots of black pepper. Serve immediately with extra parmesan.

Notes

For a protein boost, add grilled chicken or Italian sausage. The sauce thickens quickly as it cools, so serve immediately.