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Ravioli Bianca Bake with Tomato-Artichoke Salad
4 servings
40 minutes total (Active 15 minutes)
  • Prepare ravioli and begin to bake (10 minutes)
  • Bake pasta, prepare salad; serve (30 minutes)

Ravioli Bianca Bake

Ingredients

  • 2 cups baby spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 9 oz cooked chicken breast (about 2 cups), chopped
  • 4 oz gourmet mushroom blend
  • 8 oz shredded Italian-blend cheese, divided
  • 1 ½ cups Alfredo sauce, divided
  • 1 package cheese ravioli (8–10 oz)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Chop spinach and chicken into bite-size pieces. Combine in medium bowl: spinach, chicken, mushrooms, and 1 cup cheese.
    2. Spread ½ cup Alfredo sauce in bottom of 2-quart baking dish. Layer one-half of the ravioli, then one-half of the chicken mixture. Repeat all layers (beginning with Alfredo sauce).
    3. Top with remaining ½ cup Alfredo sauce and remaining 1 cup cheese. Sprinkle with pepper. Bake 25–30 minutes and until 165°F (hot and bubbly). Serve.

Tomato-Artichoke Salad

Ingredients

  • 3 large plum tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 2 tablespoons sherry (or red wine) vinegar
  • 1 cup quartered artichoke hearts
  • ½ cup cheese croutons
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Steps

    1. Cut tomatoes into quarters. Whisk pesto and vinegar in medium bowl until well blended.
    2. Add tomatoes, artichokes, and croutons to bowl; toss until evenly coated. Place spinach on serving platter; top with tomato mixture. Serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with French bread and a fruit tart for dessert.
  • Stir ¼ cup cooked bacon pieces into the pasta for additional flavor. You can also use frozen ravioli in this recipe (up to 12 oz).

Ravioli Bianca Bake

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 710, Total Fat 51g, Sat Fat 30g, Trans Fat 1g, Chol 235mg, Sodium 1310mg, Total Carb 23g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 2g, Protein 43g, Calc 70%, Vitamin A 60%, Vitamin C 6%, Iron 15%

Tomato-Artichoke Salad

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 90, Total Fat 4.5g, Sat Fat 0.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 280mg, Total Carb 10g, Fiber 3g, Total Sugar 2g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 3g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 4%, Iron 6%, Potassium 2%