Description
Creamy Date Night Broccoli Alfredo Ravioli is a decadent dish that combines silky ravioli with a rich, creamy sauce and tender broccoli. Perfect for impressing your partner or treating yourself after a long week, this recipe transforms an ordinary evening into a delightful culinary experience. With its harmonious blend of flavors and textures, each bite feels like a warm embrace, making it an ideal choice for cozy dinners or spontaneous gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cheese-filled ravioli
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a pot; add broccoli florets and blanch for 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously until it simmers. Mix in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Cook ravioli according to package instructions (about 3 minutes) until they float.
- Drain ravioli, reserving some pasta water. Add ravioli to the skillet with the sauce; toss gently to coat. If too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually.
- Fold in blanched broccoli and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg