5.0 from 15 votes
Ravioli Sauce
Transform your ravioli with this decadent, velvety sauce. Rich cream, tomato paste, and sharp Parmesan create a gourmet experience at home. Trust me—you’ll be licking the plate clean!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 167 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian , American
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 fresh basil (chopped)
- Sea salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated ravioli (prepared according to package directions)
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.
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Notes
- Season with salt to your liking and season at all stages. Add just a little bit and taste until you get that perfect, rich flavor without the acidic overtones.
- Heavy cream is the best to use, not half and half or milk as these tend to curdle in this kind of sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% 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.