Today’s Kitchen Quest is a swift and savory delight: Easy Creamy Spinach Ravioli! We all adore ravioli—those little pockets of joy you can stuff with whatever your heart desires. Tonight, I’m unveiling a lighter, easier twist on this family classic. I’ll confess—I’ve taken a shortcut with refrigerated light cheese-filled ravioli to make this a weeknight win. (Don’t worry, I’ll forge homemade ravioli for you in a future quest!) For now, we’re crafting a creamy garlic sauce with creamed spinach, sautéed onions, peppers, and a touch of cream cheese—simple, yet so good you’ll barely put your fork down. Picture this: tender ravioli swathed in a velvety, veggie-packed sauce, served with a crisp side salad and garlic breadsticks. Let’s wield our skillets and claim this cozy victory!

Ingredients You’ll Need (Your Quest Inventory):

• 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced (forest spoils)
• ½ cup sweet onion, diced (the humble village root)
• 1 red bell pepper, diced (a fiery herald)
• 2 tsp minced garlic (the bold essence)
• ¼ tsp black pepper (a shadow whisper)
• 25 oz. refrigerated light cheese-filled ravioli (Rana 4 Cheese Ravioli)
• 3 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese (the light alchemist)
• ⅓ cup fat-free evaporated milk (a creamy veil)
• 10 oz. frozen creamed spinach (the green heart)
• ½ cup parmesan cheese (golden loot)
• Salad and garlic bread, optional (the trusty sidekicks)

How to Forge Your Feast (The Quest Steps):

1. Gather the Loot: Slice the mushrooms, dice the sweet onion, and chop the red bell pepper—your veggie vanguard is ready!
2. Cook the Scrolls: Prepare the 25 oz. of refrigerated ravioli according to package runes—boil until tender, then drain and set aside.
3. Ignite the Forge: Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium flame. Add the the veggies, 2 tsp minced garlic, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Sauté and stir for 3-4 minutes until the veggies soften and the liquid vanishes.
4. Brew the Elixir: Lower the heat to a gentle simmer, then stir in 3 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese and ⅓ cup fat-free evaporated milk. Mix until the cream cheese melts into a smooth, velvety potion.
5. Unleash the Green: Add 10 oz. frozen creamed spinach to the skillet, stirring over low heat for 1-2 minutes until it’s warmed through and melded with the sauce.
6. Unite the Forces: Pour the veggie-cream mixture over the cooked ravioli, tossing gently to cloak each piece in its savory embrace. Sprinkle with ½ cup parmesan cheese—your golden crown!
7. Claim Your Feast: Serve immediately with a crisp side salad and garlic breadsticks—your quick, cozy triumph is plated!

Cooking Tricks:

• Sauce Sorcery: If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of reserved pasta water—keeps it silky and smooth like a master’s touch!
• Veggie Boost: Sauté the veggies ahead and stash them in the fridge—cuts your cook time even shorter when hunger strikes.
• Cheese Melt: Stir the parmesan into the sauce while it’s warm instead of sprinkling—it melds into a gooey, golden thread throughout.
• Ravioli Hack: Toast the cooked ravioli in a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil after boiling—adds a subtle crisp edge to mimic homemade!

Tasty Variations:

• Spicy Skirmish: Toss in a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic—ignite a fiery spark for the bold-hearted!
• Veggie Vault: Swap mushrooms for zucchini or add diced tomatoes—extra spoils for your sauce cauldron.
• Protein Pact: Mix in cooked shrimp or diced chicken with the veggies—new champions to join the ravioli ranks.
• Herb Quest: Stir in fresh basil or thyme instead of parmesan—a fragrant twist to wave a new flavor banner.
• Creamy Twist: Sub the evaporated milk for a splash of coconut milk—adds a subtle sweet note to the creamy realm!