What To Serve With Ravioli

January 7, 2024

What To Serve With Ravioli (30 amazing sauces, main dishes and sides!)

Muesli in a slow cooker with a wooden spoon.

Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce

A meaty, Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce made in the crockpot! This sauce is the perfect balance of salty, creamy, rich, and delicious.

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3-Ingredient Alfredo Sauce

This 3-Ingredient Alfredo Sauce is creamy, smooth, and ready in minutes. Butter, cream, real Parmesan…and that’s it. Simple, classic, and seriously good.

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Baked Ravioli Recipe with Brown Butter Alfredo

A super easy and decadent dinner idea, this Baked Ravioli Recipe with Brown Butter Alfredo will definitely have you weak in the knees after one bite.

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Easy Meatball Recipe

Add this basic, easy meatball recipe to your arsenal tonight! Moist and tender meatballs, baked to perfection in the oven that can be adapted and added to nearly any recipe.

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Tuscan Chicken

This is the most delicious chicken you can possibly make! Sometimes called "Marry Me Chicken" (because it's that good!), my Tuscan Chicken Recipe uses thin chicken breasts, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, parmesan cheese and a creamy sauce that will have you coming back for seconds and thirds. Serve with pasta, a vegetable or a salad.

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Roasted Chicken

The Best Roast Chicken is a simple and straight forward recipe that feeds the whole family! Crispy skin, full of flavor with oh, so juicy!

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Shrimp cooked in a skillet on a table next to a bowl of broccoli cheese soup.

Garlic Butter Shrimp

This Garlic Butter Shrimp is so easy to make and tastes so so good! If you love shrimp and garlic, then this is the recipe for you! Makes a great dinner or appetizer.

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Caesar Salad Recipe

A classic Caesar Salad recipe topped parmesan, bacon, and croutons. Drizzle with my caesar salad dressing for the finished package!

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A bowl of salad with shredded cabbage, bacon, and cheese slices on a blue plate. Two forks lie on a blue napkin next to it. A halved lemon and wood cutting board are nearby.

Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

Just as delicious as a typical Caesar salad just made with shaved Brussels sprouts! Give this Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad a try!

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A bowl of mixed greens salad with sliced avocado, cucumbers, feta cheese, nuts, seeds, and a fork on the side.

Spring Salad

Fresh, crisp spring salad tossed with a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette for the perfect balance of bright and refreshing seasonal flavors.

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English Pea Salad Recipe

This English pea salad is an easy, creamy pea salad that’s fresh, flavorful, and the perfect spring side. Made with sweet peas, crisp veggies, and a rich dressing (plus bacon and blue cheese), it’s simple to throw together but full of classic flavor.

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Caprese Salad Recipe

This Caprese Salad Recipe is a wonderful summer side dish and can be ready in 15 minutes or less! Fresh, light and so delicious!

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Cucumber Tomato Salad

Light, refreshing with a slight zing this is my Cucumber Tomato Salad recipe! It's a classic that is perfect as a side dish or as a snack.

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Apple Pecan Salad

Apple Pecan Salad is made with crunchy, salty, and sweet ingredients all tossed together with a homemade balsamic dressing. Enjoy!

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

This super easy Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe is a delicious vegetable side dish. Perfectly golden and tender in the middle.

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Roasted Asparagus

Simple and quick this Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe is the perfect vegetable side dish! Easily prepared while your main dish is cooking.

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Roasted Cauliflower

This basic, Roasted Cauliflower Recipe is a tasty, low-carb, simple side dish to throw together any day of the week. All you need is olive oil, salt, pepper and a little oven time to get the maximum caramelized, brown, super flavorful cauliflower.

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Roasted Green Beans

Roasted Green Beans are a quick and easy side dish to make that is packed full of flavor and nutrients! I could make this every night!

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Maple Glazed Carrots Recipe

Maple Glazed Carrots are the perfect, least fussy side dish for any holiday or Sunday supper. Delicious on their own, or fabulous with ham or turkey, these glazed carrots won't be forgotten anytime soon. Only one pan required!

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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

These Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are filled with a delicious sausage, two kinds of cheese, panko and herb mixture and baked to golden bubbly perfection. Fancy enough for a dinner party, but will fly off your casual party table as well.

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes are everything you love about mashed potatoes mixed with the flavors of sweet potatoes. Smooth, creamy and buttery!

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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

These Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes (with a walnut streusel) are a delicious new way to enjoy sweet potatoes this holiday season!

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Potato Patties (with Leftover Mashed Potatoes)

Potato Patties are one of the best ways to use leftover mashed potatoes! Don't let those go to waste…repurpose those mashed potatoes by making these potato pancakes for breakfast the next day or with any meal to follow!

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Homemade Garlic Bread Recipe

Did someone say garlic bread? This is the tastiest recipe for extra cheesy and extra garlicky homemade garlic bread! Jazz up store-bought French bread with my simple homemade garlic butter.

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Dinner Rolls

These classic Dinner Rolls are sure to be the best sidekick to any holiday or family dinner. Soft, light and pillowy.

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Hasselback Garlic Cheesy Bread

This Hasselback Homemade Garlic Bread recipe has MORE butter, MORE cheese, MORE garlic, and MORE bread in every single bite. It’s glorious.

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Garlic and Herb Pull Apart Biscuits

These Garlic and Herb Pull Apart Biscuits are buttery, cheesy and oh so tasty! Easy enough for a weeknight, but fancy enough for the holidays.

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Focaccia Recipe

This Rosemary Focaccia Bread recipe is absolute heaven! Topped with rosemary and sea salt, it's easy to make and even easier to eat!

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Remember, when it comes to ravioli, there are no rules—just endless tasty possibilities. Whether you stick with the classics or venture into flavorful experiments, the fun is all in finding what makes your taste buds sing. So, get playful with your sauces, sides, and toppings!

What sauce goes best with ravioli?

Many people search for simple ravioli sauce ideas such as marinara, Alfredo sauce, brown butter, or pesto. The best sauce depends on the filling—cheese ravioli pairs well with pesto or brown butter, while meat ravioli shines with marinara or Bolognese.

What do you serve with cheese ravioli?

Popular pairings for cheese ravioli include garlic bread, Caesar salad, roasted vegetables, and light proteins like grilled chicken or shrimp. These sides add texture and flavor without overpowering the mild, creamy filling.

Is ravioli a main dish or a side dish?

Ravioli is most often served as a main dish, especially when paired with a flavorful sauce like marinara, Alfredo, pesto, or brown butter. Because it’s filled with ingredients such as cheese, meat, or vegetables, it’s naturally hearty and satisfying on its own. Smaller portions of ravioli can be served alongside roasted chicken, shrimp, or steak—especially when you want a more generous or varied meal. Ultimately, ravioli works well as both a main and a side depending on portion size and what else is on the table.

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