{"id":1900619,"date":"2023-07-12T10:45:31","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T10:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pesto-ravioli\/"},"modified":"2024-08-13T06:16:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T11:16:54","slug":"pesto-ravioli","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pesto-ravioli\/","title":{"rendered":"Pesto Ravioli"},"content":{"rendered":"
Ravioli and pesto are a delightful combination and made even easier when you buy these two ingredients already made. All you have to do is boil the ravioli (like most stuffed pastas, the boiling time is only a few minutes), dump the ravioli and pesto in a skillet and doctor it up with chopped tomatoes and wilted spinach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
There\u2019s a reason why ravioli is a popular weeknight recipe and why we developed this list of 20 easy and delicious ravioli recipes<\/a>. This is a great dish to bring to a gathering or prepare for dinner guests. They’ll never believe you made this and might even feel transported to an Italian bistro!<\/p>\n Fill a saucepan 2\/3 full of water and bring to a boil. Empty the ravioli into the boiling water. Check the ravioli package instructions for how long to boil. It\u2019s usually under four minutes or when each ravioli piece floats to the top of the water. Drain the water and set the ravioli aside.<\/p>\n In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-heat. Add the spinach and cook until it\u2019s wilted, stirring for about three to five minutes.<\/p>\n Keeping the spinach in the skillet, add the cooked ravioli along with the pesto. Stir gently until the pesto has coated the ravioli. Chop and stir in the tomatoes.<\/p>\n Test Kitchen\/Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> Homemade pesto always tastes better than what you buy in the store. To make our easy Pesto recipe<\/a>, all you need are fresh basil leaves, aged cheese, garlic, olive oil and pine nuts. However, pine nuts can be pricey and swapping them out for walnuts won\u2019t drastically change the recipe.<\/p>\n Remove the pesto ravioli from the skillet, plate and serve. For optional toppings, add Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes to taste.<\/p>\n This is an excellent recipe to make in a large batch and then store in the fridge or freeze for later. You just need to make sure that it\u2019s stored in an air-tight container or resealable freezer bag.<\/p>\n Ravioli freezes well on its own and once cooked in this recipe. Just make sure the recipe is stored in a resealable freezer bag or resealable container. The ravioli will be good if stored in the freezer for up to three months.<\/p>\n Store leftover pesto ravioli in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for up to two to three days.<\/p>\n If all you want to do for dinner is heat up this pesto ravioli, make the entire recipe in advance. It\u2019s best to make it no more than 24 hours ahead of the time you plan to eat it. Another shortcut is to boil and cook the ravioli in advance and resume the recipe later.<\/p>\n When you’re hungry again, reheat the pesto ravioli gently on the stovetop or in short intervals in the microwave.<\/p>\n Chunks of chicken meat that have been cooked in a skillet with hot olive oil over medium-heat are an ideal addition to this recipe if you want to add protein.<\/p>\n If you love\u00a0recipes with pesto<\/a>, you probably already know the\u00a0best store-bought pesto brands<\/a>. We tested this recipe with prepared basil pesto, but you could also\u00a0make pesto from scratch<\/a>\u00a0if you have the ingredients on hand. For a change of pace, try\u00a0parsley pesto\u00a0or\u00a0nut-free pesto.<\/p>\n This pesto ravioli is tossed with wilted spinach and chopped tomatoes for extra flavor and color. If you’re looking to mix things up a bit, browse other\u00a0ravioli recipes<\/a> for inspiration. You could add sauteed shrimp, grilled chicken, roasted asparagus or steamed green beans. For a richer dish, stir in some heavy cream before serving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This five-ingredient ravioli and pesto recipe takes only 20 minutes to make, including prep time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8038,"featured_media":1900620,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304328,304292,305487,304338,304988,303887,306848,304268,307514,306297,304350,324623,304243,304150,303883,305031],"categories-v2":[308988,308984,308305,310796,308992,308935,308478,309603,259483,310497,312156,309001,309177,309586,309434,308476,308975],"coauthors":[343451],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Ravioli Lasagna","post_link":"\/recipes\/ravioli-lasagna\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Ravioli-Lasagna_EXPS_FT23_18274_EC_0907_3.jpg"},{"post_title":"Ravioli 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Directions<\/h2>\n
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Step 1: Boil the water and cook ravioli.<\/b><\/h3>\n
Step 2: Cook the spinach.<\/h3>\n
Step 3; Add the ravioli, pesto and tomatoes.<\/h3>\n
Step 4: Serve the pesto ravioli<\/h3>\n
Pesto Ravioli Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Pesto Ravioli<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze pesto ravioli?<\/h3>\n
How long does pesto ravioli last?<\/h3>\n
Can you make pesto ravioli ahead of time?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
How do you reheat pesto ravioli?<\/h3>\n
Pesto Ravioli Tips<\/h2>\n
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What is a good meat to add to pesto ravioli?<\/b><\/h3>\n
What pesto is good for pesto ravioli?<\/h3>\n
What else can you put in pesto ravioli?<\/b><\/h3>\n
What pesto is best for pesto ravioli?<\/h3>
What else can you put in pesto ravioli?<\/h3>
How long will pesto ravioli last?<\/h3>