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Easy Ravioli Sauce

Easy Ravioli Sauce

This easy ravioli sauce features a thick and flavorful cream sauce with a hint of tomato flavor, perfect for your ravioli.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course sauce
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people
Calories 513 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons salted butter I use Land O' Lakes
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 0.75 cup chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups half and half half light cream/half milk
  • 10 oz Rotel tomatoes with green chilies juices reserved
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese softened
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 20 oz refrigerated ravioli
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Measure out all ingredients prior to beginning.
  • Melt the butter in a large high-walled skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
  • Add the flour and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste, onion powder, basil, oregano, and mustard powder. Stir to combine.
  • Add the chicken broth in small splashes, stirring continuously.
  • Add the half and half in the same manner. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer.
  • Add the softened cream cheese and drained diced tomatoes. Reserve the tomato juice in case you’d like to thin the sauce out at the end.
  • Cook the ravioli according to package instructions, drain.
  • Reduce heat of the sauce to low. Gradually sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and stir until combined.
  • Add the red pepper flakes, if using.
  • Add the ravioli and use a silicone spatula to gently stir until combined. Add any of the reserved tomato juice if desired. Serve!

Notes

Freshly diced Roma tomatoes or regular diced tomatoes can be used instead of Rotel if preferred. A teaspoon of hot sauce makes a nice addition to the sauce and won’t make it too spicy. Optional additions include fresh spinach or fresh basil. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. While you can freeze leftovers, ravioli doesn't hold up quite as well after being frozen and reheated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 513kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 19gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 904mgPotassium: 244mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 627IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 177mgIron: 11mg
Keyword creamy sauce, Easy Ravioli Sauce, easy sauce, pasta sauce, Quick Recipes, ravioli sauce
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