Tuscan Ravioli Pasta

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Fast and tasty ravioli dish with creamy sauce, roasted tomatoes, and kale. Ready in 30 minutes for a family-friendly dinner, serves 4.
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Updated on Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:42:47 GMT
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Italian cooking's charm comes from turning basic ingredients into something magical, and this Velvety Tuscan Ravioli shows that idea perfectly. After trying this dish during many hectic evening meals, I've found that the real trick is creating flavor layers while keeping everything super easy to make.

I made this for surprise visitors last week, and they thought it was some old family secret I'd spent hours cooking. What's my trick? Letting those tomatoes get nice and brown in the oven while slowly building up the sauce.

Key Ingredients and What They Do

  • Heavy cream: Makes our sauce smooth and rich
  • White wine: Gives a nice tang and deeper flavor
  • Fresh kale: Adds nice green color and healthy stuff
  • Cherry tomatoes: Get super sweet when roasted
  • Good Parmesan: Makes the whole sauce come together
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Step-by-Step Cooking Guide

Getting Your Sauce Just Right
Use cream that's not cold from the fridge. Pour wine in first so the alcohol cooks away. Let the sauce thicken a bit before adding cheese. Squeeze lemon juice at the end for a fresh taste.
Nailing Those Roasted Tomatoes
Slice tomatoes the same size so they cook evenly. Don't put too many on one tray. Look for slightly dark edges. Add salt and pepper while they're hot.
Putting It All Together
Mix ravioli into the hot sauce right away. Stir carefully so pasta stays whole. Add kale bit by bit so it doesn't get mushy. Let everything sit together before serving.
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I've tried it different ways and found that adding kale in two separate batches gives you some soft leaves and some with a bit of crunch.

This Velvety Tuscan Ravioli hits that sweet spot between fancy and comforting. The way the sauce hugs each pasta piece while those roasted tomatoes pop with flavor makes a dish that's both filling and impressive.

Quick Dinner Strategies

Make cooking faster and easier:
Get everything ready before you start
Cook tomatoes and sauce at the same time
Keep some minced garlic ready to go
Mix your own Tuscan spices ahead of time

Fixing Common Problems

From lots of pasta dinners, here's what I've learned:
If sauce gets too thick: Splash in some pasta water
If pasta tears: Be more gentle and watch cooking time
If sauce looks curdled: Turn down heat and stir slowly
If kale seems tough: Chop it smaller next time

Ways to Change It Up

Switch things around for different situations:
Romantic dinner: Throw in some seafood
Kid-friendly: Add crumbled Italian sausage
Meatless option: Go with mushroom-filled ravioli
Lighter meal: Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream

Great Foods to Serve With It

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Round out your Italian meal with:
Buttery herb garlic bread
Quick arugula side salad
Asparagus cooked on the grill
Nice glass of Italian white wine

What's great about this Velvety Tuscan Ravioli is how it turns an ordinary weeknight meal into something special. Whether you're feeding your family or having friends over, this dish brings both comfort and style without much work.

Good Italian food is all about letting quality ingredients shine. From those perfectly roasted tomatoes to the rich sauce, everything works together to create a memorable dinner. When the creamy sauce wraps around each ravioli and you get little bursts of tomato flavor, you've got a true weeknight winner.

This dish proves you don't need to spend hours cooking to make something amazing. The mix of convenience and rich flavors creates something you'll want to make again and again.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I include meat in this meal?
Of course! You can throw in shrimp, chicken, or even lobster if you like.
→ What other veggies can I use?
Spinach, collards, broccolini, or asparagus are great swaps.
→ Can I substitute the ravioli?
Absolutely! Use penne, pappardelle, rigatoni, or even fettuccine.
→ How long do leftovers last?
They'll stay good for 3-4 days in a sealed container in the fridge.
→ Can I mix my own Tuscan spices?
Totally! Blend paprika, herbs, and spices for a homemade mix.

Tuscan Ravioli Pasta

Tender cheese ravioli tossed in a creamy sauce, paired with roasted tomatoes and kale, finished with bold Tuscan spices for a quick, easy meal.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes

Category: Main Dish Recipes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Italian

Yield: 4 Servings

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Pasta Ingredients

01 2 cups roasted tomatoes with herbs
02 2 packages (8 oz. each) of cheese-filled ravioli, organic
03 2 cups kale, chopped

→ Creamy Sauce Ingredients

04 1/2 cup grated parmesan, fresh
05 1-2 tablespoons Tuscan spice blend (Marry Me variety)
06 4 garlic cloves, chopped finely
07 1 and 1/4 cups heavy cream, organic
08 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 1 tablespoon lemon juice, squeezed fresh
10 1/2 cup vegetable broth
11 2 tablespoons white cooking wine

Instructions

Step 01

Melt butter, toss in garlic, and cook with the Tuscan blend till it smells amazing.

Step 02

Boil ravioli following the instructions on the package, typically about 4-5 minutes.

Step 03

Pour in cream, broth, wine, and lemon juice. Let it simmer. Stir in parmesan until it’s nicely thickened.

Step 04

Mix in kale and roasted tomatoes, letting them heat through and blend nicely.

Step 05

Toss cooked ravioli into the sauce, mixing so they're fully coated. Serve it up right away!

Notes

  1. Switch up the greens for other options if you'd like
  2. You can throw in some meat for variety
  3. Stores in the fridge for 3-4 days

Tools You'll Need

  • A medium-sized pan
  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • A whisk for mixing
  • Colander to drain pasta

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Includes dairy products
  • Wheat is present
  • Eggs are in the ravioli

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 811
  • Total Fat: 50 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 65 g
  • Protein: 26 g