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Easy Ravioli Sauce: Creamy, Cheesy, and Packed with Flavor

This Easy Ravioli Sauce is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful complement to cheese-filled ravioli. With hints of tomato, herbs, and a touch of spice, it’s a comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Comfort Food, Italian-Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried basil
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp mustard powder
  • 0.75 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1.5 cups half-and-half
  • 10 oz Rotel tomatoes with green chilies juices reserved
  • 3 tbsp cream cheese softened
  • 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 20 oz refrigerated ravioli cheese-filled recommended
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and stir for about 2 minutes until fragrant, ensuring it doesn’t brown.
  • Sprinkle flour over the butter and garlic mixture. Stir continuously for 2 minutes until smooth and slightly golden.
  • Stir in tomato paste, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, and mustard powder. Cook for about 1 minute until combined and aromatic.
  • Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Cook the mixture until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Gradually add half-and-half, stirring gently. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  • Stir in cream cheese and mix until fully melted. Add Rotel tomatoes with juices, stirring until evenly combined.
  • While the sauce is simmering, cook the ravioli according to package instructions. Drain the ravioli and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if a little spice is desired.
  • Gently fold the cooked ravioli into the sauce, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan if desired. Enjoy your creamy, flavorful ravioli dish!

Notes

For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal
Keyword cheesy sauce, creamy tomato sauce, easy pasta dish, ravioli sauce
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