Description
Delicious ravioli stuffed with seafood, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh spinach, all tossed in a rich and creamy garlic sauce. This Italian-American dish offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, ideal for a satisfying and elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ravioli
- 1 (20-ounce) package cheese or seafood ravioli
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound scallops or chopped imitation crab
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the ravioli: Follow package directions to cook the ravioli until tender, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté mushrooms: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until golden and tender.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook seafood: Add shrimp and scallops (or imitation crab) to the skillet, cooking for 3 to 5 minutes until the seafood is just cooked through.
- Wilt spinach: Incorporate fresh baby spinach into the skillet and cook until it wilts fully.
- Make sauce: Pour in heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss ravioli: Gently add cooked ravioli to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the garlic cream sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Plate the ravioli and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm for best flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen seafood depending on availability for convenience.
- For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a crisp white wine and crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
