Taste Test: The Best Ravioli

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We sampled dozens of cheese ravioli brands to find these melty masterpieces.

Best for Light Meals: Celentano Light Cheese Ravioli
Surprise! These sunshaped ravioli (2.5 grams of fat, 200 calories per serving) tasted better than many full-fat counterparts. Pungent romano cheese adds flavor to the mild, crumbly filling. Read more »

Try with marinara, or use in our Beef Ravioli and Spinach Soup »

Best for Weeknight Dinners: Seviroli Three Cheese Large Ravioli
Stuffed with ricotta, parmesan, pecorino-romano and flecks of parsley, these oversize ravioli are flavorful enough to serve plain, and wallet-friendly enough to eat every night of the week. Read more »

Toss with a little EVOO, salt and pepper, or use in our Eggplant Raviolini Soup »

Best for Impressing Guests; Pasta Prima Five Cheese Ravioli
With feather-light dough and a silky filling-a blend of sweet ricotta, parmigiano-reggiano, romano, asiago, fontina and garlic-they are total indulgence. Read more »

Take 'em over the top with alfredo, or use in our Ravioli Lasagna »

Best for Kids: New York Ravioli Jolie Ravioli Mac & Cheezy
Turn the perennial kid fave into a filling and stuff it into fun shapes like hearts and rocket ships. The result? An adorable and addictive dinner. Read more »

Dab with butter, or use in our Green Alien Ravioli with Edamame »

Best for Date Night: Buitoni All Natural Quattro Formaggi Agnolotti
Roasted garlic plus four cheeses give these seductive half-moons a complexity that meets its match in bright pesto. These pack a sharp punch. Read more »

Stir with pesto, or use in our Pan-Fried Spinach Ravioli »

By Dina Cheney | Photography by Levi Brown

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