Pesto Ravioli
This delicious kid-friendly recipe for Pesto Ravioli is the perfect way to introduce toddlers to healthy, wholesome Italian cooking. This Australian recipe combines the classic Italian ingredients of homemade pesto, ricotta cheese, and store-bought ravioli, with simple cooking instructions and ingredients easy to find in any Australian pantry. This tasty dish is sure to become a family favorite!
General Information
- Servings: 4
- Keywords: Pesto Ravioli, Ravioli, Pasta, Vegetarian
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 10 g
- Carbs: 30 g
- Fats: 15 g
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
Ingredients
- 250g store-bought ravioli
- 3 tablespoons pre-made pesto
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 30g Parmigiano Reggiano
- Handful of fresh basil (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the ravioli. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes and drain well.
- Place the cooked ravioli onto a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the pesto and olive oil together.
- Spread the pesto and olive oil mixture onto the ravioli.
- Top with Parmigiano Reggiano and a handful of basil (optional).
- Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Knock knock. Who’s there? Ravioli. Ravioli who? Ravioli onto the baking sheet!
Recommended Sides
This dish is great served with a side of sautéed vegetables or a green salad.
Browse Cuisines
From the Blog
A quick little intro: these porridge jars are my top pick for cool March mornings because they can be made ahead, kept warm, and customised so your toddler actually eats them.
A couple of quick pointers from James that actually make mornings calmer: treat prep like a tiny assembly line and keep the finished bits where you can grab them without thinking. Below are his simplest, most repeatable stash-and-go moves.
There’s a bloke who swapped late-night server monitoring for late-night slow-cooker recipes, and he treats dinner the same way he used to treat security incidents: make a reliable template, test it, then automate the boring bits. Here are the real,...
Suggested Recipes
Samosa Chat is a lively, flavour-packed twist on classic Indian street food that the whole family will love...
Hiyashi Chuka is a refreshing Japanese cold noodle dish that the whole family will love - perfect for...
Dahi Bhalle is a beloved North Indian street snack transformed into a toddler-friendly treat that the whole family...
Tandoori Roti is a classic Indian flatbread that the whole family will love - perfect for scooping up...
Seafood Curry is a mild, protein-packed dish that the whole family will love - perfect for busy weeknights...
Never miss a recipe from us, subscribe to our newsletter