Ravioli with Pesto Sauce
Ravioli with Pesto Sauce is a classic Italian pasta dish featuring small, filled pasta pockets tossed in a vibrant, herbaceous sauce. The ravioli are typically filled with a blend of cheeses like ricotta and Parmesan, while the pesto is traditionally made from fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and Pecorino Romano cheese. This beloved combination hails from the Liguria region of northwest Italy.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is moderately high in carbohydrates from the pasta and rich in healthy fats from the olive oil and nuts in the pesto. It provides a good source of protein from the cheese filling and essential nutrients like calcium, vitamin K, and iron.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Calcium | 220 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 250 IU |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Vitamin K | 35 mcg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, pesto (from 'pestare,' meaning to pound) is one of Italy's oldest sauces, originally prepared with a mortar and pestle. Nutritionally, the basil and olive oil in the sauce offer potent antioxidants and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.
