Pesto Ravioli 5 Ingredients

Updated June 24, 2023 Pesto Ravioli- you only need 5 ingredients and 15 minutes to make this easy ravioli recipe! It is the perfect meal for busy weeknights! Serve with a simple salad and garlic bread! I also love making this Pesto Ravioli because it only takes 15 minutes and you only need 5 ingredients. It is a weeknight dinner lifesaver! This pasta dish has SO much flavor, thanks to the garlic, basil pesto, and bursting tomatoes. Serve with a salad and garlic bread and dinner is served. Everyone has time to make this EASY meal!

Only 5 Ingredients

Ravioli– you can use frozen or refrigerated ravioli. I like to use cheese ravioli, but feel free to use a spinach cheese combo or even sausage or butternut squash ravioli. Use your favorite brand. Olive oil– for sautéing the garlic. Garlic– minced. Grape tomatoes– cherry tomatoes will work too! Pesto– I like to make homemade pesto (it’s easy and freezes well), but you can use store bought pesto. Optional Garnishes: Not mandatory, but SO good! Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, basil, and crushed red pepper flakes for a little kick!

How to Make Pesto Ravioli

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook ravioli according to package directions; drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to burst, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Turn the heat to low and add the cooked ravioli to the skillet. Gently stir in the pesto until ravioli is well coated. Serve warm with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, basil, and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Variations

If you can’t find ravioli, you can use cheese tortellini. Add cooked chicken or shrimp for a boost of protein. If you want to add veggies, you can sauté them in olive oil. Spinach, kale, mushrooms, peppers, and artichokes are all good options. Top the ravioli with burrata right before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Here are some delicious side dishes to serve along side the ravioli.

Salad: Kale Salad, Caesar Salad, Green Salad, Arugula Salad, or Spinach Salad Garlic Bread or Caprese Garlic Bread Bruschetta Roasted Broccoli Roasted Green Beans or Simple Skillet Green Beans Roasted Asparagus

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