Description
A cozy, one-pot creamy ravioli soup featuring cheese ravioli simmered in a tomato-cream broth with Italian sausage, spinach, Parmesan, and herbs. It’s a quick, hearty comfort food perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
12 oz (340 g) Italian sausage or turkey (or ground beef/plant-based meat)
1 medium onion, diced (about 150 g)
3 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz (794 g) can crushed tomatoes (fire-roasted optional)
4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
20 oz (570 g) frozen or refrigerated cheese ravioli
2 cups (60 g) baby spinach (optional)
½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp Italian seasoning (or mix of basil, oregano, thyme)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add ravioli to the simmering broth. Cook according to package directions (about 4–6 minutes) until ravioli float and are tender, stirring gently.
Reduce the heat to low. Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half, then add spinach. Warm through until spinach wilts (about 2 minutes). Avoid boiling.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute evaporated milk or half-and-half for heavy cream and use turkey sausage.
For meal prep, store broth and ravioli separately to prevent pasta from softening.
To make vegan, use plant-based sausage, dairy-free ravioli, and coconut or cashew cream.
Freeze broth mixture without ravioli; add fresh pasta upon reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: One-pot stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American