Cheese Ravioli with Spinach| homemade Ravioli Recipe | Italian Recipe

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with no dairy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil can be used for sautéing at a lower cost.

Prepare the ravioli according to package instructions in boiling salted water until al dente, about 4-5 minutes.

Drain the ravioli and set aside, reserving a little pasta water.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in ricotta cheese, grated parmesan, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to the spinach mixture.

Combine the cooked ravioli gently with the spinach and cheese mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and stir in fresh herbs like basil and parsley.

Serve topped with additional parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.

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