Cheese Ravioli with Vodka Sauce

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Cheese Ravioli with Vodka Sauce is a classic Italian-American pasta dish featuring tender, cheese-filled pasta pillows tossed in a creamy, tangy tomato-based sauce. The ravioli is typically filled with a blend of ricotta, Parmesan, and herbs, while the sauce combines tomatoes, vodka, cream, and often a hint of onion or garlic. It's a beloved comfort food with roots in Italian culinary traditions, popularized in the United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the pasta and fat from the cheese and cream-based sauce, with a moderate amount of protein from the dairy. A standard serving provides key nutrients like calcium, vitamin A, and lycopene from tomatoes, and typically ranges from 600 to 800 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	950 mg
Calcium	250 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin A	1200 IU
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin D	1.2 mcg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Phosphorus	200 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The addition of vodka to the sauce isn't just for flavor—it helps emulsify the cream and tomato, creating a smooth, rich texture that's uniquely satisfying. Nutritionally, the tomatoes in the sauce offer lycopene, an antioxidant that becomes more bioavailable when cooked with fats like cream.