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Ravioli with Leeks, Spinach & Pesto
Savoury ravioli with leeks, spinach & pesto - ready in 30 minutes!
Course
Appetizer, Main Course, pasta, Side Dish
Cuisine
American, Canadian, French, Italian
Keyword
leeks, pasta, pesto, ravioli, spinach
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
2
Ingredients
1
lb
fresh ravioli
uncooked
2
tbsp
olive oil
1
leek
thinly sliced & rinsed (white and light green parts only)
4
cups
spinach
½
cup
pesto
2
tbsp
butter
Salt & pepper
to taste
Parmesan cheese
for garnish
Roasted pumpkin seeds
for garnish
Chives
for garnish
Instructions
In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil over medium.
Add the leek and cook for 5 minutes or until tender.
Add the spinach and stir until it just begins to wilt.
Meanwhile, cook ravioli according to the directions on the package. Drain, reserving a ½ cup of the starchy cooking water.
Add the ravioli, reserved pasta water, pesto, butter, and salt & pepper to the leeks & spinach.
Stir to combine and heat until the sauce has thickened.
Serve immediately with parmesan cheese, pumpkin seeds, & chives (if using).