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Easy Ravioli Sauce

A creamy, flavorful sauce perfect for dressing up your favorite ravioli, combining cream cheese with garlic and spices.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons Salted Butter
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • ¾ cup Chicken Broth
  • 1½ cups Half-and-Half
  • 10 oz. Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chilies
  • 3 tablespoons Cream Cheese (softened)
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
  • 20 oz. Refrigerated Ravioli

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large high-walled skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about two minutes until fragrant.
  3. Create a roux by gradually stirring in the flour, cooking for another two minutes.
  4. Mix in the tomato paste, onion powder, dried basil, oregano, and mustard powder.
  5. Slowly incorporate the chicken broth and half-and-half, stirring continuously until smooth.
  6. Stir in the softened cream cheese and diced tomatoes, reserving the juices.
  7. Cook the ravioli according to package instructions and drain gently.
  8. Combine the cooked ravioli with the sauce in the skillet, adjusting the consistency with reserved tomato juice if needed.
  9. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.

Notes

Sauté garlic over medium-low heat to prevent burning. For extra flavor, consider adding garlic aioli as a topping.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: ravioli, sauce, creamy, Italian, pasta