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Ravioli Alfredo Bake with Spinach and Bacon

Cheesy ravioli alfredo bake with spinach and bacon is rich, creamy and the perfect pasta lover's meal for busy nights.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 297 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 ounce packages cheese ravioli
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoos minced garlic 
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 cups milk or heavy cream, (fat free half and half is my favorite for this recipe)
  • 1 cup shaved or shredded parmesan cheese divided
  • salt and pepper to taste (I used about 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper)
  • 2 cups packed baby spinach
  • 4 trips bacon cooked and chopped
  • grated Parmesan cheese for topping
  • fresh basil or thyme, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a medium casserole dish.
  2. In a large sauce pan melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic until fragrant. Sprinkle flour into the pan and stir. Gradually whisk milk into the pan until completely combined and mixture is smooth.
  3. Stir 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper into the sauce and stir until cheese is melted and combined with sauce. Stir in spinach and bacon and continue to stir until spinach is softened.
  4. Toss the ravioli in the sauce, then pour pasta and sauce into your prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining 1/3 cup parmesan cheese. (I added additional bacon for garnish, this is completely optional!)
  5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes until sauce is bubbly and pasta is hot throughout. Switch oven to broil. Cook, uncovered, another 5 minutes until cheese on top begins to brown slightly.
  6. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the top and garnish with fresh basil or thyme. Serve hot.

Notes

  • * This recipe also works really well with [url:2]Giovanni Rana Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli[/url] and [url:3]Giovanni Rana Alfredo[/url] sauce. I made my own alfredo sauce for this recipe, but if you’re a little tighter on time – their Alfredo sauce is a delicious store bought alternative

Nutrition Information

Calories 297kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 651mg (27%) Potassium 439mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1975IU (40%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 548mg (55%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297

% Daily Value*

Calories 297kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 651mg 27%
Potassium 439mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 1975IU 40%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 548mg 55%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.