Monday, June 11, 2018

Spinach and Artichoke Ravioli Bake


The first time I had ravioli I likened them to fluffy meaty pillows. They’re so much fun! So today we’re going to have ravioli in a pasta bake of sorts, smothered in rich, creamy Alfredo sauce and layered with a spinach and artichoke pesto mix.

Oh and there’s cheese. A six Italian cheese blend of mozzarella, smoked provolone, romano, fontina, asiago and Parmesan cheese. And don’t be put off by all the fancy names, you can find a packet of this pre-mixed shredded cheese right in the dairy section of a grocery store. No need to visit the deli aisle!

What’s great about this is despite sounding like a lot of work, it really isn’t. Most of the stuff can be bought pre-made. From frozen ravioli, jarred Alfredo sauce (although I’ve included how to make Alfredo sauce from scratch in the notes) and artichoke hearts in a can that just need some dicing. Really easy.

Ingredients:


  • 5 oz. fresh baby spinach, chopped
  • 1 can (16 oz.) artichoke hearts, diced
  • 2 tablespoons pesto
  • 2 cups Alfredo sauce
  • 1/4 cup vegetable/chicken broth
  • 25 oz. frozen ravioli
  • 1 cup Italian cheese blend, shredded

Instructions:


  1. Combine spinach, artichoke and pesto and mix well
  2. In a separate bowl, combine Alfredo sauce and broth
  3. Spread 1/3 of the Alfredo sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish
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