Florentine Ravioli recipe [18-08-15]

Florentine Ravioli

Ingredients:

Florentine Ravioli
1 20-ounce package frozen cheese ravioli or tortellini (4 cups)
6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil , divided
4 cloves garlic , minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 16-ounce bag frozen chopped or whole-leaf spinach
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook ravioli (or tortellini) according to package directions.

2: Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add salt, crushed red pepper to taste, spinach and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until the spinach has thawed, wilted and heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Divide among 4 bowls, top with the pasta and drizzle 1 teaspoon of the remaining oil over each portion. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of Parmesan.

Servings: 4 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ease of Preparation: Easy

Health: Healthy Weight, High Calcium, High Potassium, Low Cholesterol, High Fiber, Low Calorie, Diabetes Appropriate

Nutrition: (Per serving)

Calories - 275
Carbohydrates - 28
Fat - 13
Saturated Fat - 4
Monounsaturated Fat - 7
Protein - 13
Cholesterol - 25
Dietary Fiber - 6
Potassium - 677
Sodium - 654
Nutrition Bonus - Vitamin A (270% daily value), Vitamin C (50% dv), Folate (44% dv), Calcium (35% dv), Potassium (20% dv).