Description
This delicious Ravioli with Seafood, Spinach & Mushrooms in Garlic Cream Sauce offers a rich and creamy Italian-inspired dish perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner. Tender four cheese ravioli are paired with fresh shrimp, scallops, sautéed spinach, and shiitake mushrooms, all brought together by a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce and finished with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 9 oz Four cheese ravioli
Seafood
- 1/4 lb fresh shrimp
- 1/4 lb fresh small scallops
Vegetables
- 3 oz fresh spinach
- 4 oz Shiitake mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large clove of garlic, pressed
Liquids & Oils
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Seasonings & Cheese
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (more for topping if desired)
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh grated pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Ravioli: Cook the four cheese ravioli according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside to use later in the sauce.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet or pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the fresh spinach and shiitake mushrooms, sautéing until the spinach wilts and the mushrooms soften.
- Add Garlic and Seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground pepper. Continue to sauté until the garlic becomes fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Deglaze with Broth: Pour in the vegetable broth and stir thoroughly to combine and lift any browned bits from the pan.
- Add Cream and Flavorings: Add the heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, pressed garlic clove, salt, and pepper. Stir well to create a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Cook Seafood: Add the shrimp and scallops to the pan. Cook until the shrimp turns pink and the scallops are opaque, flipping them over halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Combine Ravioli: Gently fold the cooked ravioli into the seafood and cream sauce mixture. Cook together for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld and ensure shrimp are fully cooked.
- Add Cheese and Thicken Sauce: Stir in the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, cooking for an additional minute to help thicken the sauce and enrich the flavor.
- Serve: Immediately serve the ravioli with seafood cream sauce on plates, topping with additional grated Parmigiano-Reggiano if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh seafood for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste, especially since the Parmesan adds saltiness.
- Worcestershire sauce adds umami depth but can be omitted for a milder flavor profile.
- If fresh shiitake mushrooms are unavailable, cremini or button mushrooms can be substituted.
- To make the dish lighter, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, but sauce will be less rich.
- Be careful not to overcook the ravioli to avoid mushiness when combined with the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
