Cheese Ravoli with Pesto

Delight your taste buds with this vibrant Cheese Ravioli with Pesto, a perfect harmony of creamy, cheese-filled pasta and rich, homemade sauce. This quick and easy recipe combines tender cheese ravioli with a fresh basil pesto made from fragrant basil leaves, nutty Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, and a hint of garlic—all blended to perfection with extra-virgin olive oil. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The silky pesto clings beautifully to the delicate pasta, creating an irresistible meal that’s bursting with flavor. Garnish with extra Parmesan and pine nuts for a touch of elegance, and pair with a crisp green salad or garlic bread for a complete Italian-inspired feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 16 ounces Cheese ravioli (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 cups Basil leaves
• 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 3 tablespoons Pine nuts
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 0.5 cups Extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.25 cups Water (from boiled ravioli)

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil.

Step 2

While the water boils, prepare the pesto. In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic cloves, salt, and black pepper. Pulse a few times until roughly combined.

Step 3

Slowly add extra-virgin olive oil to the food processor while blending the mixture until smooth. If the pesto seems too thick, you can add a teaspoon of water to adjust consistency.

Step 4

Once the water is boiling, add the cheese ravioli and cook according to the package instructions (typically 3-5 minutes), or until they float to the top if homemade.

Step 5

Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the ravioli.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, toss the hot ravioli with the prepared pesto. Add the reserved pasta water one tablespoon at a time to help the pesto coat the ravioli evenly and create a silky sauce.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of pine nuts for texture, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(802.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2463.9

Total Fat 192.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7g
Cholesterol 163.3mg	0%
Sodium 4355.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 101.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 5.5g
Protein 77.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1692.8mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 820.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.8%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 16.6%