Creamy Date Night Broccoli Alfredo Ravioli

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Creamy Date Night Broccoli Alfredo Ravioli

Treat yourselves to a cozy and delicious dinner with our Creamy Date Night Broccoli Alfredo Ravioli. This comforting dish features cheese ravioli bathed in a rich homemade alfredo sauce, mingled with vibrant broccolini, and topped with a sprinkle of savory Parmesan cheese. It's the perfect recipe for a relaxed and romantic evening at home. Gluten-free, Vegan + Meat Options.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Keyword: alfredo, broccoli, creamy, date night, easy, family-friendly, kid-friendly, pasta, ravioli, weeknight

Servings: servings

Calories: 65kcal

Author: Shanika

Ingredients

CREAMY RAVIOLI:

2 (8 oz.) packages organic cheese ravioli
handful of organic broccolini or broccoli florets
1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
1 Homemade Alfredo Sauce

GARNISH:

Freshly-grated parmesan
Fresh parsley, chopped

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

COOK THE PASTA:

Cook pasta according to packaging. NOTE: ravioli doesn’t take a long time to cook, usually 4-5 minutes, depending on brand.

SAUTE THE BROCCOLI:

In a medium-skillet (10 inch) over medium-high heat, add the broccolini or broccoli and drizzle with the olive oil. Using a fork or tongs, toss around and sauté until broccoli becomes a darker green color and slightly charred, about 3-4 minutes or so. Remove from heat and set aside.

MAKE THE ALFREDO SAUCE:

Once you make the Homemade Alfredo Sauce, continue to have the sauce simmer on low heat and add in the cooked ravioli (drained) and broccoli, stirring until sauce fully coats + sticks to both the pasta + broccoli. Serve immediately with your favorite garlic bread, rustic bread, or salad.
Bon Appetit!

Notes

STORAGE: Any leftovers can be kept in a tightly sealed container and refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
PASTA: You can use long pastas like Pappardelle, Fettuccine, etc. however, I would recommend tossing with tongs to ensure that pasta is fully manageable and fully coated. Otherwise, other pastas such as Penne, Rigatoni, Paccheri, Orecchiette, etc. are perfect.
GREENS: To add a bit more flavor to this dish besides broccoli, you can always feel free to add in your favorite greens such as spinach, kale, collards, or asparagus.
MEAT OPTION: If you'd like to switch things up and aren't restrictive to non-meat, feel free to add chicken breasts, salmon, shrimp, or lobster to this pasta for extra decadence.
GLUTEN-FREE: To make this dish GF, simply use Gluten-Free ravioli and see the Alfredo sauce recipe for GF option.
VEGAN OPTION: To make this dish vegan, simply substitute the heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk, ensure that the ravioli is vegan-friendly, and the parmesan with vegan parmesan.

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