SPINACH RAVIOLI WITH ZUCCHINI RIBBONS

WebMD Recipe from EatingWell.com

Total Time: 30 mins

For this light vegetarian ravioli recipe, we combine gorgeous long ribbons of zucchini with spinach-and-cheese-stuffed ravioli and a light cream sauce for a satisfying vegetarian pasta dinner.

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini, very thinly sliced lengthwise (see Tip)
• 1 pound fresh or frozen spinach-and-cheese ravioli
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1

Put a pot of water on to boil. Place sliced zucchini in a large colander and set it in the sink. Cook ravioli according to package directions. Pour the ravioli and cooking liquid over the zucchini in the colander.

Step 2

Meanwhile, mash garlic and salt together in a small bowl with a fork to form a coarse paste. Combine half-and-half and flour in another small bowl and place near the stove.

Step 3

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and the garlic paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add wine and cook, stirring, until almost completely evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes more. Add the flour mixture and cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened, about 30 seconds. Gently stir in the ravioli and zucchini, basil and pepper. Divide among 4 plates. Top each portion with 1 tablespoon Parmesan.

Tips

To make “ribbon-thin” zucchini, slice lengthwise with a vegetable peeler or a mandoline slicer.

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