Ravioli with Cherry Tomatoes and Cheese

Rating: 3.7 stars
23 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 7
  • 4 star values: 7
  • 3 star values: 6
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 2

You can use cheese or meat ravioli in this recipe. Sausage ravioli are particularly good!

By Catherine Mandell
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Ingredients

10
Original recipe yields 10 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • In a large bowl, toss together the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, olive oil, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Let stand about 1 hour.

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  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook the ravioli about 5 minutes, until tender and heated through. Drain, and toss with the cherry tomato mixture to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
452 calories; 21.4 g protein; 32.4 g carbohydrates; 58.9 mg cholesterol; 689.2 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

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KRUSHSH70
Rating: 4 stars
06/08/2008
I really liked this as a base recipe to tweak so I gave it 4 stars for versatility. This recipe is flexible to adapt to what you have on hand in the kitchen or what you want to throw in. Here's what I did: I used a jar of diced tomatoes a handful of Mexican blend cheese dried basil and a handful of cooked and crumbled bulk sausage (Neeses). I didn't have parsley and omitted the salt and pepper at the front so I could season to taste. The first bite was good but we both agreed that it needed just a little something to make it really really good. We both added a touch of fresh ground pepper and a shake of dried and grated parmesan & romano cheese. This was all it needed and my husband declared this to go on heavy rotation as a quick dinner. This is quick has a summertime fresh flavor and is highly adaptable. I think the diced tomatoes are better than the halved cherry tomatoes as it distributes the tomato flavor more evenly with each bite. I will probably plan to cook this next time and get fresh basil tomatoes and mozarella cheese. I might look for fresh cheeze ravioli but the frozen was very good. Read More
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Corrie Benedict-Jones
Rating: 1 stars
05/24/2007
Not a whole lot of flavor. We were trying to go lower cal but ravioli really just needs a sauce not just an oil. We won't make this again. Read More
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(3)
23 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 7
  • 4 star values: 7
  • 3 star values: 6
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 2
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KRUSHSH70
Rating: 4 stars
06/08/2008
I really liked this as a base recipe to tweak so I gave it 4 stars for versatility. This recipe is flexible to adapt to what you have on hand in the kitchen or what you want to throw in. Here's what I did: I used a jar of diced tomatoes a handful of Mexican blend cheese dried basil and a handful of cooked and crumbled bulk sausage (Neeses). I didn't have parsley and omitted the salt and pepper at the front so I could season to taste. The first bite was good but we both agreed that it needed just a little something to make it really really good. We both added a touch of fresh ground pepper and a shake of dried and grated parmesan & romano cheese. This was all it needed and my husband declared this to go on heavy rotation as a quick dinner. This is quick has a summertime fresh flavor and is highly adaptable. I think the diced tomatoes are better than the halved cherry tomatoes as it distributes the tomato flavor more evenly with each bite. I will probably plan to cook this next time and get fresh basil tomatoes and mozarella cheese. I might look for fresh cheeze ravioli but the frozen was very good. Read More
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KRUSHSH70
Rating: 4 stars
06/08/2008
I really liked this as a base recipe to tweak so I gave it 4 stars for versatility. This recipe is flexible to adapt to what you have on hand in the kitchen or what you want to throw in. Here's what I did: I used a jar of diced tomatoes a handful of Mexican blend cheese dried basil and a handful of cooked and crumbled bulk sausage (Neeses). I didn't have parsley and omitted the salt and pepper at the front so I could season to taste. The first bite was good but we both agreed that it needed just a little something to make it really really good. We both added a touch of fresh ground pepper and a shake of dried and grated parmesan & romano cheese. This was all it needed and my husband declared this to go on heavy rotation as a quick dinner. This is quick has a summertime fresh flavor and is highly adaptable. I think the diced tomatoes are better than the halved cherry tomatoes as it distributes the tomato flavor more evenly with each bite. I will probably plan to cook this next time and get fresh basil tomatoes and mozarella cheese. I might look for fresh cheeze ravioli but the frozen was very good. Read More
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CHANDRA3
Rating: 5 stars
02/17/2004
My family loved this recipe even my 22 month old. We used meat ravioli and cheese ravioli and it worked well with both. This is a very versatile recipe. We are looking forward to using the cherry tomato and cheese mixture with many other dinners and salads. Thanks for a wonderful recipe. Read More
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Baking Nana
Rating: 4 stars
07/05/2011
I enjoyed this very much. As written - 4 stars. I tasted it and it seemed to lack someting. I added some parmesan to the ravioli and some good balsamic vinegar / glaze the the tomatoes and this was plate licking good. Serve with a crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Beautiful fast and perfect for those summer cherry tomatoes. Thanks for an inspiring recipe. Read More
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CINBADD
Rating: 5 stars
08/16/2007
I think this recipe is terrific! I used cherry tomatoes from my own garden the first time I made it so the freshness really got everyone's attention. I usually "tweak" recipes with my own personal touch but this one is great just the way it is. Thanks for providing me with another way to use my abundance of cherry tomatoes! Read More
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Corrie Benedict-Jones
Rating: 1 stars
05/24/2007
Not a whole lot of flavor. We were trying to go lower cal but ravioli really just needs a sauce not just an oil. We won't make this again. Read More
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Chris Struble
Rating: 4 stars
03/11/2005
Very yummy and light. Nice I loved how fresh it tasted! Read More
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Cuffin Man
Rating: 3 stars
12/29/2010
This tasted a little bland to me even though I love all the ingredients. It didn't really make good leftovers either (even less flavor reheated). Maybe it would be better with a different ravioli instead of plain cheese. Read More
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msrod85
Rating: 5 stars
03/05/2012
I had to make this as a last minute side dish and included a few substitutes. We took out the basil and instead used spinach which we heated up in a frying pan for a few seconds. And we accidentally used cilantro instead of parsley. However the outcome was incredible. Read More
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fruitbake
Rating: 4 stars
09/04/2008
good. we'll make this again Read More
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