Ravioli Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
167 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Ravioli Sauce
Description
The Ravioli Sauce recipe combines butter and finely minced garlic sautéed until golden to build a flavorful base. Adding tomato paste and red pepper flakes introduces a mild spicy depth. Chicken broth and heavy cream bring a rich, velvety texture to the sauce. Parmesan cheese contributes a savory, cheesy element, while fresh basil leaves add herbal brightness at the end. The sauce is finished with salt and black pepper to taste, ensuring balanced seasoning. It is gently tossed with prepared ravioli right before serving to coat each piece evenly.
The sauce has a creamy, smooth consistency from the heavy cream and Parmesan, slightly thickened and with a subtle heat from the red pepper flakes. The tomato paste underlines the savory quality, and the basil imparts freshness. This combination highlights the ravioli's filling without masking it.
Serve this alongside the cooked pasta for an easy meal. The recipe advises seasoning incrementally to achieve a balanced taste without acidity and emphasizes the use of heavy cream over lighter dairy options to avoid curdling, which helps ensure the sauce’s smooth texture.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (or to taste)
- 5 leaves basil chopped, fresh
- salt to taste, sea salt
- black pepper to taste, sea salt
- 1 (20 ounce) ravioli prepared according to package directions, refrigerated, package
Instructions
- Heat butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté until garlic becomes lightly golden and fragrant. Add tomato paste and red pepper flakes and stir together for another minute.
- Add chicken broth and stir until combined, bring to a simmer. Add cream and stir until smooth.
- Add parmigiano reggiano and salt and pepper, to taste.
- Remove from heat and add fresh basil, stirring until well combined.
- Gently toss with prepared ravioli and serve immediately.
Notes
- Season progressively with salt during cooking to balance flavors and avoid acidity.
- Use heavy cream instead of half and half or milk to prevent the sauce from curdling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 499mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 552IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 170mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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