Description
Homemade ravioli sauce combines rich Italian flavors with simple, fresh ingredients. Creamy parmesan and herbs create a luxurious coating that elevates pasta into a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 20 oz. refrigerated ravioli
- 10 oz. Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, juices reserved
- 1 ½ cups half and half
- ¾ cup chicken broth
Dairy and Cheese Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes, optional
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients and equipment before commencing cooking to ensure a smooth culinary process.
- Gently melt unsalted butter (or 57 grams) in a spacious, high-sided skillet over medium-low temperature.
- Introduce minced garlic and sauté for approximately 2 minutes, stirring consistently to prevent burning and develop rich aromatic notes.
- Sprinkle all-purpose flour (or 15 grams) into the butter-garlic mixture, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to create a golden roux.
- Incorporate tomato paste, onion powder, dried basil, oregano, and mustard powder, stirring thoroughly to blend spices and develop layered flavors.
- Gradually stream chicken broth (or 240 milliliters) into the mixture, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and create a smooth consistency.
- Slowly add half-and-half (or 120 milliliters), maintaining steady stirring to integrate dairy smoothly.
- Increase heat momentarily to bring sauce to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce to a controlled simmer.
- Fold in softened cream cheese (or 113 grams), allowing it to melt and create a creamy texture.
- Add drained diced tomatoes, preserving the tomato juice as a potential sauce thinner if needed.
- Simultaneously cook ravioli according to package instructions, then drain thoroughly.
- Reduce sauce heat to low and gradually sprinkle Parmesan cheese (or 50 grams), stirring until completely incorporated.
- Optional: Introduce red pepper flakes for a subtle heat element.
- Gently fold ravioli into the sauce using a silicone spatula, ensuring even coating.
- Adjust sauce consistency with reserved tomato juice if desired, then serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Measure and organize all ingredients before starting to create a smooth, stress-free cooking experience.
- Garlic Magic: Cooking garlic gently releases its rich, aromatic flavors that will elevate the entire sauce.
- Thickening Technique: Slowly adding flour creates a perfect base for a creamy, luxurious sauce texture.
- Liquid Love: Pour chicken broth and half-and-half gradually to prevent lumps and ensure silky smoothness.
- Cheese Charm: Sprinkle Parmesan gradually and stir carefully to create a perfectly melted, velvety sauce.
- Flexible Finishing: Reserved tomato juice allows you to adjust sauce consistency to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg