Heart-Healthy Ravioli with Cream Sauce
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Italian cuisine with a healthy twist with this Heart-Healthy Ravioli with Cream Sauce recipe! Featuring wholesome whole wheat ravioli, a creamy yet light sauce made with unsweetened almond milk and low-sodium vegetable broth, and nutrient-packed ingredients like baby spinach and cherry tomatoes, this recipe is perfect for a health-conscious family dinner. Infused with the rich, cheesy flavor of nutritional yeast and brightened by the zest of fresh lemon and basil, every bite is bursting with freshness and satisfaction. Ready in just 35 minutes and loaded with flavor, this guilt-free dish proves that delicious doesn’t have to mean unhealthy. Perfect for those following a heart-healthy diet or looking for a vegetarian comfort food alternative!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 9 oz Whole wheat ravioli
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Nutritional yeast
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Start by cooking the whole wheat ravioli according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the low-sodium vegetable broth and almond milk. Then, whisk in the cornstarch until fully dissolved.
Pour the broth mixture into the skillet with the garlic. Stir in the nutritional yeast and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
Add the baby spinach to the sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
Gently fold in the cooked ravioli and cherry tomatoes into the sauce, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon zest, stirring gently to combine.
Serve the ravioli topped with fresh chopped basil. Enjoy your heart-healthy meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
826 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 51 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1709 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.2 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 32.4 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 762 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1378 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
