Creamy Pesto Butternut Squash Ravioli
with Blistered Tomatoes- Egg
- Milk
- Wheat
Sweet butternut squash stuffed ravioli and this silky pesto cream sauce comes together like pure magic for your tastebuds! Blistered baby tomatoes add a hit of acidity to this faster than lightening veggie dinner!
350 g
Butternut Squash Ravioli
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3 unit
Garlic, cloves
56 g
Baby Spinach
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese, shredded
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113 g
Baby Tomatoes
¼ cup
Basil Pesto
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43 g
Cream Cheese
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½ tbsp
Oil*
½ tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
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0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Before starting, preheat the broiler to high. Wash and dry all produce. Add 10 cups water and 1 tbsp salt to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, peel, then mince or grate garlic. Roughly chop spinach.
Add tomatoes and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil to an unlined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine. Broil in middle of the oven until tomatoes burst, 5-6 min.
Add ravioli to the boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3-4 min. Reserve 1/3 cup(2/3 cup) pasta water, then drain.
Whisk together reserved pasta water and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) butter, then swirl the pan until melted.Add garlic. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 min.
Add cream cheese mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 2-3 min. Add pesto and spinach. Cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted, 1-2 min. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Add ravioli and half the Parmesan. Toss to combine. Divide ravioli between bowls. Top with blistered tomatoes. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan, to taste.
- Flavor: Many enjoyed the dish's taste, though some found it bland; several suggested adding more tomatoes for balance.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to make, but some struggled with ravioli sticking together or breaking during cooking.
- Suggestions: Consider adding a side salad or extra vegetable; toast pine nuts or pumpkin seeds for added texture and flavor.
- Portions: Some found it filling, while others felt it could use more substance or protein for a complete meal.
- Sauce: Several reviewers wanted more sauce or found it too rich; try reducing cream cheese for a lighter consistency.
