Creamy Ravioli Florentine Recipes

FLORENTINE RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook ravioli (or tortellini) according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add salt, crushed red pepper to taste, spinach and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until the spinach has thawed, wilted and heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Divide among 4 bowls, top with the pasta and drizzle 1 teaspoon of the remaining oil over each portion. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of Parmesan.

CREAMY RAVIOLI FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions, during last minute of cooking add spinach to pasta; drain.
• Position oven rack so that top of 8-cup baking dish is about 2" from heat source.
• Preheat broiler.
• In a pot over med heat combine sauce and 1 cup cheese and stir until melted.
• In a bowl combine tomatoes, pasta, spinach and the sauce; toss to coat.
• Transfer to baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Broil until cheese is lightly browned.

CREAMY RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Cook ravioli according to package directions; drain.
• In medium sauce pan, add next four ingredients.
• Cook over medium heat until bubbly; continue cooking until liquid is reduced and starts to thicken.
• Add next four ingredients ; cook until heated through and cheese is melted.
• Fold in ravioli; heat through.
• Stir in pinenuts and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Serve hot with a crisp, green salad and garlic bread.