Easy Pesto Ravioli Recipes

PESTO RAVIOLI

Steps:

• PREPARE INGREDIENTS FOR SAUCE Quarter mushrooms, finely dice onion and crush garlic.
• COOK PASTA Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the dried pasta, then add the fresh pasta a little later, based on the cooking times specified on the packets. Set timers to make this a bit easier!
• MAKE SAUCE Meanwhile, melt butter in a large frying pan on medium heat, until bubbling. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic and cook until soft (about 5 minutes). Scoop 2/3 cup pasta water out of the saucepan and add to the frying pan, together with the stock powder. Stir in cream cheese and pesto and simmer gently for a couple of minutes.
• SERVE Drain pasta well. Add to frying pan with the sauce and toss to combine. Stir through rocket and season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide between warmed serving bowls and sprinkle with parmesan.

GRILLED PESTO RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet on the grill over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 chopped onion and sauté about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, add 2 sliced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute. Stir in 1 pound refrigerated ravioli and 2 cups water and shimmy the pan to settle the ravioli. Cover the grill and cook, stirring once or twice, until the ravioli are tender and the liquid has reduced to a thin layer, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup pesto; top with basil and Parmesan.

SPINACH-PESTO RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Boil 16 spinach ravioli as the label directs. Drain and pat dry. Fry the ravioli in 1/2 cup olive oil until golden on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Mix 2 tablespoons pesto sauce with 1/2 cup bottled vinaigrette. Place the ravioli on skewers and dip in the sauce.

BAKED PESTO RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
• In small saucepan, heat cream to simmering. Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss ravioli, tomatoes, spinach and pesto. Pour warm cream over mixture and toss to coat. Spoon into casserole. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake uncovered 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.

RAVIOLI WITH CREAMY PESTO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine whipping cream and pesto sauce in a saucepan; add capers.
• Cook mixture over low heat until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.
• Cook pasta according to package directions, and drain.
• Toss pasta with sauce, and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.
• Serve immediately.

CREAMY PESTO RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Cook frozen ravioli according to package directions.
• Combine milk, pesto sauce and flour in small saucepan. Stir to combine well.
• Cook on medium heat, simmering until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.
• While sauce is heating, place pine nuts in a dry non-stick skillet. Heat over medium heat until toasted, watching them carefully so they don't burn. Remove pine nuts to small dish after toasting.
• In same skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, and then add mushrooms and rosemary. Sauté until lightly browned.
• To serve, place ravioli in a medium bowl with sauce spooned over it. Top with mushrooms, pine nuts and asiago cheese.

ITALIAN PARSLEY-PESTO RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Cook ravioli as directed on package, Drain and return to pan. Cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in blender or food processor, place parsley, basil, garlic, 1/2 cup cheese, 1/4 cup walnuts, the oil and broth. Cover and blend on medium speed about 3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape sides, until almost smooth.
• Add basil mixture to cooked ravioli in pan; toss to coat. To serve, spoon onto serving platter; garnish with bell pepper and the remaining 1/2 cup walnuts. Serve with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.