This ricotta-stuffed fresh ravioli is a healthy, easy to prepare veggie swap for traditional pasta. It's also a fantastic alternative for dieters looking to avoid grains or high-carb meals. The recipe here makes a good low-carb dish (especially for dinner) coupled with an extra vegetable punch.
This dish is a definite step-up from normal spaghetti squash!
- Ingredients
- STep-by-step InSTRuctions
- 1 pound ricotta-stuffed fresh ravioli
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups frozen sweet green peas
- 5 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and thoroughly dried
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded (for garnishing)
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 40 mins
Serves: 5 to 7
- Fill a large pot with water until almost full. Add 1 teaspoon of sea salt and heat until water boils.
- Add the ricotta-stuffed fresh ravioli into the pot and cook according to instructions.
- About 1 minute before the fresh ravioli is done cooking, put in asparagus and peas. Cook for the remaining 1 minute.
- Pour the cooked ravioli and vegetables into a large colander. Allow the mixture to drain thoroughly.
- Put the cooked ravioli and veggies into a large clean bowl. Add spinach, pine nuts, olive oil, and toss to mix well.
- Add sea salt and pepper to your desired taste and flavor. Top the meal with Parmesan cheese.