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Easy Ravioli Sauce

Easy Ravioli Sauce

This easy ravioli sauce with a thick cream base and hints of tomato flavor is perfect for refrigerated or frozen ravioli.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 people
Calories 513 kcal

Equipment

  • large high-walled 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.
  • 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 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. I use Rana refrigerated 4-cheese Ravioli with this recipe. To soften the cream cheese quickly, heat 2 cups of water in the microwave and place the cream cheese in the microwave for 5 minutes. Grate the Parmesan cheese from a block for better melting. 20 oz. tortellini can also be used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 513kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 21gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 811mgPotassium: 370mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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