30-Minute Dinner Under $20: Sweet Corn, Burrata & Basil Ravioli with Veggies
There are nights when you want to make something that feels special, but you don’t want to spend an hour in the kitchen—or a fortune at the grocery store.
This Sweet Corn, Burrata & Basil Ravioli with Fresh Vegetables checks all the boxes: it’s colorful, delicious, easy to make, and comes together in about 20 minutes. And the best part? You can make this entire dinner for less than $20!
I picked up Trader Joe’s Sweet Corn Burrata Basil Ravioli, and it immediately inspired this simple skillet dinner. The sweet corn and creamy burrata-filled ravioli pair beautifully with sautéed peppers, red onion, fresh spinach, and sweet summer corn.
It’s an easy weeknight dinner, but it’s also pretty enough to serve when you have guests. And if you’re looking for a great way to use leftover corn on the cob, this is it!
Why I Love This Dinner
It’s one of those recipes that looks like you spent much more time making it than you actually did.
The ravioli brings the flavor, while the vegetables add color, freshness, and texture. Everything cooks together in one skillet, which means less mess and an easy cleanup.
And because the vegetables are sautéed gently, they still have some texture instead of becoming mushy.
The Under-$20 Grocery List
Here’s approximately what I spent:
- 2 packages Trader Joe’s Sweet Corn Burrata Basil Ravioli: $3.99 each = $7.98
- 8 oz baby leaf spinach: $2.49
- ½ medium red onion: less than $1
- 2 yellow bell peppers: about $3 total when they’re on sale for $1.49 each
- 2 ears sweet corn: about $2 total when corn is in season
- Olive oil, salt & pepper: pantry staples
Total: approximately $16.50
Prices will vary by store and season, but this is a great example of how you can make a delicious dinner for a family or serve a group without spending a lot.
Ingredients
Serves approximately 4
- 2 packages Trader Joe’s Sweet Corn Burrata Basil Ravioli
- 8 oz baby leaf spinach
- ½ medium red onion
- 2 yellow bell peppers
- 2 ears sweet corn, cooked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Prepare the onion
Wash, peel, and finely dice ½ of a medium red onion.
2. Prepare the peppers
Wash and rinse the yellow bell peppers. Remove the stems and seeds, then dice the peppers into bite-sized pieces.
3. Sauté the vegetables
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and yellow peppers. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, just until the vegetables begin to soften.
Don’t overcook them! You want them softened but still colorful and slightly crisp.
4. Add the ravioli
Add the ravioli to the skillet and cover.
Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the ravioli is heated through and cooked according to the package directions.
5. Add the spinach
Wash the spinach and add it to the skillet.
Cover and reduce the heat to low. Allow the spinach to wilt into the mixture.
6. Add the corn
Remove the kernels from the cooked corn on the cob.
This is a great way to use leftover corn!
Add the corn to the skillet and gently stir everything together. Allow it to warm through.
7. Season and serve
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Want to Add Protein?
Sweet Italian sausage is really tasty with this ravioli combination.
Simply cook the sausage separately, slice it, and add it to the skillet when everything is warmed through. It turns this already satisfying dinner into an even heartier meal.
You could also serve it alongside a simple green salad for an easy dinner guests will love.
My Dinner Tip
Don’t overthink dinner! Start with one convenient ingredient you love—like ravioli—and build around it with fresh vegetables. Getting creative can keep dinner interesting.
