Florentine Ravioli

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The flavors of Italy are best expressed in simplicity: a dash of spices, a little oil and dinner's on the table in minutes--especially if you use frozen spinach and frozen ravioli or tortellini.

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Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
6 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 20-ounce package frozen cheese ravioli, or tortellini (4 cups)

  • 6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 1 16-ounce bag frozen chopped or whole-leaf spinach

  • ½ cup water

  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook ravioli (or tortellini) according to package directions.

  2. Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add salt, crushed red pepper to taste, spinach and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until the spinach has thawed, wilted and heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Divide among 4 bowls, top with the pasta and drizzle 1 teaspoon of the remaining oil over each portion. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of Parmesan.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, February/March 2005

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

263 Calories
13g Fat
29g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 263
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 12g 24%
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Vitamin A 13605IU 272%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Folate 165mcg 41%
Sodium 674mg 29%
Calcium 284mg 22%
Iron 3mg 17%
Magnesium 113mg 27%
Potassium 733mg 16%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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