Description
A creamy tomato ravioli sauce made with butter, garlic, broth, cream, Parmesan cheese, and diced tomatoes. This quick 30-minute pasta sauce coats refrigerated or frozen ravioli perfectly and creates a rich comforting meal with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 10 oz Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, juices reserved
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 20 oz refrigerated ravioli
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Measure and prepare all ingredients before starting.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat and cook garlic for 2 minutes while stirring.
- Add flour and cook for 2 minutes to form a base.
- Stir in tomato paste, onion powder, basil, oregano, and mustard powder.
- Gradually add chicken broth while stirring continuously.
- Gradually add the half and half and bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Add softened cream cheese and drained diced tomatoes and stir until smooth.
- Cook ravioli according to package instructions and drain.
- Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Add the cooked ravioli to the sauce and gently stir until coated.
- Add reserved tomato juice if needed to thin the sauce and serve.
Notes
- Fresh diced Roma tomatoes or regular diced tomatoes can replace Rotel.
- A teaspoon of hot sauce can be added for extra flavor without making the sauce too spicy.
- Optional additions include fresh spinach or fresh basil.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best melting and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 513
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 904mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 100mg