Spinach and Cheese Ravioli

Spinach and Cheese Ravioli recipe videos

Spinach and Cheese Ravioli is a classic Italian pasta dish consisting of small, square pillows of pasta dough filled with a savory mixture of spinach and cheese, most commonly ricotta. It is typically served with a simple sauce like brown butter and sage or a light tomato sauce to complement the delicate filling.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced source of carbohydrates from the pasta, protein from the cheese, and fat from both the cheese and any sauce. It provides key nutrients like calcium, iron, and vitamins A and K from the spinach, with a typical serving containing roughly 400-600 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	300 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	680 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Vitamin A	300 mcg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Vitamin K	80 mcg
Folate	100 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, ravioli represents a cornerstone of Italian 'primo' (first course) dining, where the quality of the filling and the pasta's texture are paramount. Nutritionally, the combination of spinach and cheese creates a surprisingly nutrient-dense pocket, offering a good mix of vegetable-based vitamins alongside dairy-based protein and calcium.