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5 Minute Ravioli Sauce

Quick & Creamy 5 Minute Ravioli Sauce for Easy Dinners

This 5 Minute Ravioli Sauce offers a rich and creamy flavor that elevates any filled pasta dish into a memorable meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Can substitute with tomato paste
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced for best flavor
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Dried basil works in a pinch
  • 1 cup Light Cream Can substitute with heavy cream or Greek yogurt
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor enhancement
  • to taste Pepper Essential for flavor enhancement
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese For serving

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • medium pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by boiling a large pot of water over high heat. Once boiling, add ravioli, cooking according to package instructions, usually about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. While the ravioli is cooking, heat a medium pan over low heat. Add sun-dried tomato pesto and minced garlic, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add sliced basil leaves and light cream to the pan. Simmer gently for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.
  4. Once ravioli is cooked, reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the rest. Transfer ravioli into the pan with the sauce.
  5. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water, mixing until the desired creaminess is achieved.
  6. Plate ravioli coated in sauce, finishing with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Start the sauce when the ravioli goes into boiling water to ensure everything is ready at the same time. Fresh basil enhances the dish significantly.

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