This is an easy, delicious variation of one of our favorite quick, every-day meals, Red Pepper, Garlic and Herb Ravioli. I buy a two pack of fresh ravioli at Sam’s Club or Costco and dinner’s on the table in no time. Earlier in the week I made another of our favorites, Pesto Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Rolls. I had leftover pesto and sun-dried tomatoes, so I decided to incorporate the leftover ingredients into a cream sauce for our ravioli.
I used a light cream cheese and 1% milk, but this sauce is so flavorful you’ll never miss the extra fat. If you’re looking for a quick, delicious week-night meal, give this one a try.
Light Creamy Pesto Ravioli
Ingredients:
4 oz. light cream cheese (Neufchatel)
1/4 cup 1% milk
1 tablespoon pesto
dash of red pepper
salt and pepper to taste
4 sun-dried tomatoes, diced
6 asparagus spears, cut in to 1 inch pieces and blanched
16 ounces fresh cheese ravioliDirections:
Put a large pot of salted water on to boil. Combine light cream cheese and milk in a small sauce pan and cook over medium heat, whisking until smooth and creamy. Remove from heat and add pesto, red pepper, and salt and pepper. Cook ravioli according to package directions. Combine ravioli, sun-dried tomatoes and asparagus in a large bowl and pour sauce over the top, stir gently to combine.
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Other ravioli recipes I’d love to try:
Baked Ravioli, Taste and Tell
Ravioli and Peas in a Butter-Lemon Sauce, Cheeky Kitchen
Mushroom Ravioli, Food Finery
Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Barbacoa Salad
I love to bake, especially cookies, cakes, and pies.
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Refined and delicious looking! A delightful sauce.
Cheers,
Rosa
that sauce on top of that ravioli looks to die for! Amazing! I can taste the creaminess and flavor right now! Awesome recipe and one i need to try out soon!
Between this and the nachos, I’m set for next week’s menu!
Blond Duck recently posted..Shimmer 13
That creamy sauce sounds perfect and I love the asparagus with it too!
Faith recently posted..Citrus-Scented Pull Apart Bread
Love that this is light…but love it even more because it sounds so quick and easy!
natalie (the sweets life) recently posted..Hawaiian Chicken
Oh my gosh this looks so good, I can see myself licking the plate clean! (and I don’t do that too often) heheh.
Lyndsey ~The Tiny Skillet~ recently posted..Plum – Ginger Granita ~
What a delicious looking sauce! I love that it is light and has some of my favorite flavors in it. Aren’t those raviolis at Costco wonderful?
Nicole@HeatOvenTo350 recently posted..Grilled Potato Salad
Mmm that sauce sounds so creamy and lovely. And love the asparagus!
Erin recently posted..Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches
I love having another great use for my homemade pesto. I made so much last year that I still have it in the freezer.
Bonnie recently posted..They’re Baaack!!!!!!!
I would make this disappear in a heartbeat!
Julie recently posted..Monster Cookies for Dad
Hmmm…I am always looking for a quick, delicious weeknight meal!
I love those fresh packs of ravioli at Costco. Have you tried the lobster ones??
This sauce looks amazing!!!
Rocky Mountain Woman recently posted..SEASIDE
Thanks! I’m allergic to seafood, but I’m always tempted to buy the lobster ones. It sounds fabulous.
Barbara recently posted..Light Creamy Pesto Ravioli
This looks so divine! I’m coming to your house for dinner.
Lauren from Lauren’s Latest recently posted..Cheesy Taco Pasta
I love those easy go-to dinners! Happy Summer to You!
Donna recently posted..The Secret to A Perfect Glaze on the Grill: Recipe for Pomegranate Molasses Glazed Butterflied Game Hens
Ravioli is one of my favorite meals. Looks wonderful!
Maria recently posted..Pineapple Salsa
That sauce looks incredible!
Maris(In Good Taste) recently posted..A Family Recipe: Glenn’s Cheesecake
I’ve never used cream cheese to make a hot sauce before but that’s a great idea to lighten it up. Yum!
Claire @ Claire K Creations recently posted..Chili sloppy Joe
I love using cream cheese to make a really thick and creamy sauce too! Like mother like daughter right? ;) This looks delicious! xxx
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella recently posted..Beef Rendang – My Mother’s Recipe
The sauce looks really good. Adding the asparagus makes this meal delicious!
~Judy
JG recently posted..Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
What a great way to make the ravioli so much more – the creamy pesto is something I think my whole family would love.
patsyk recently posted..Flautas (aka: Taquitos) at Home
How funny! I made a creamy pesto ravioli tonight using heavy cream and pesto, topped with Parmesan cheese. I like your version and will need to give it a try.
Jamie recently posted..Grilled Thyme Potatoes
this looks so good
rebecca recently posted..Grilled Vegetables in a Cherry Tomato Sauce
light but creamy this is what I am looking for. Delicious!
Oh yes, this sounds really good!
Kalyn recently posted..Recipe for Seven-Layer Tostadas
This looks so gourmet and great! Love the creamy sauce.
Angie’s Recipes recently posted..Spaghetti Nests
my girls would love the sauce and I the quick dinner idea! thanks for sharing. Adding to my dinner ideas for next week!
sweetlife
sweetlife recently posted..Blackberry Peach Ice Cream
i just adore pesto flavored anything, this sounds so wonderful!
teresa recently posted..Cuban Sandwich Quesadillas
This looks like a great way to dress up store-bought ravioli. Super delicious.
Eliana recently posted..Lemon Sorbet
Oh yeah! This looks great. Now I’m hungry. Wanna send some my way ;)
Nutmeg Nanny recently posted..Sautéed Japanese Turnips and Komatsuna
Barbara this look yumm! gloria
gloria recently posted..Nice mini biscuits sandwich… and a Picnic
Mmmm, creamy deliciousness!
Sue recently posted..Patriotic Pinwheel Cookies
Just bought a pasta cutter and currently thinking about making pasta. This pesto ravioli looks delicious, just love the sauce, will try it :-)
Hi ! We just came across your site and absolutely love it!
MMmm! So delicious what a wonderful combo with ravioli and sauce! We have try this one for sure!
Thanks :) Anna and Liz
Barbara,
This dish looks fantastic! Just wonderful. I will definitely make this dish :)
Love the creamy sauce, and pesto ravioli sounds exciting!
Sanjeeta kk recently posted..Truffles – A Few Healthy & Easy Dessert Recipes
I just bought 2 basil plants at the market yesterday so I’m ready for this sauce. This is a wonderful way to dress up store bought ravioli. Love the flavors in the sauce.
Cathy at Wives with Knives recently posted..Strawberry Cream Tart
This looks wonderful, and I’m sure it tastes just as great as it looks! I love the asparagus on top and the sun dried tomatoes in the sauce. Yum!!!!
This looks so decadent, Barbara! Love the lighter ingredients. Plan to try it tonight with some overdue gnocchi. Have a great weekend.
Yum, this looks gorgeous. So simple and tasty too. I like the idea of using the cream cheese for that little extra kick. Very nice. Ill have a go at this little gem tonight me thinks. I think Ive got some Veal Ravioli in the freezer. Perfect. :)
Anna Johnston recently posted..COOKIES DIARY Pt. 30
These look exquisite – love to make fresh pasta but the filled ones are a fiddle – this tempts me though.
Sally – My Custard Pie recently posted..Perfect panna cotta – Come Dine With Me Dubai (part 5)
This looks so delicious. My kind of dish. The aspargus just puts it over the top!
This really appeals to me, Barbara. And such a quick meal to prepare too! Sometimes pesto is just too strong for me and the idea of incorporating it into a creamy sauce is brilliant!
Barbara recently posted..The Picnic Game: Cherry Bars in a Jar
I am always looking for quick, delicious meals! Thanks for posting this, it looks like one my kids would love. Going on the meal plan for next week!
April recently posted..Peach Amaretto Jam
Barbara, this ravioli looks decadent & heavenly.
It is vegetarian week at Get Grillin’ we would love if you submitted up to any 3 recipes (they don’t have to be grilled) to our link up. This one would be perfect!
This week we have a ManPans giveaway. http://su.pr/3GCtXU
xxoo
what a different recipe using pesto…brilliant! thanks for sharing…
-Shilpa
Shilpa recently posted..Spelt Flour + A Burst of Vegetables + Seeds = Tasty Delights
I’ll be whipping this recipe up soon! :) Sounds like a quick easy dish for a hot Summer day.
WOW! This look fantastic! I was only gone for a week, and I feel like I missed so many good recipes on your blog.
Becky at VintageMixer recently posted..Blueberry, Corn and Feta Salsa
This lightened up creamy sauce is genius! I must try something like this too :)
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