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
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2 tbsp olive oil
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12 oz (340 g) Italian sausage or turkey (or ground beef/plant-based meat)
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1 medium onion, diced (about 150 g)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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28 oz (794 g) can crushed tomatoes (fire-roasted optional)
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4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
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1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
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20 oz (570 g) frozen or refrigerated cheese ravioli
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2 cups (60 g) baby spinach (optional)
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½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
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1 tsp Italian seasoning (or mix of basil, oregano, thyme)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
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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.
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Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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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.
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Add ravioli to the simmering broth. Cook according to package directions (about 4–6 minutes) until ravioli float and are tender, stirring gently.
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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.
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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