Description
A rich and creamy sauce for ravioli, flavored with garlic, tomato paste, and fresh basil.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (or to taste)
- 5 leaves fresh basil (chopped)
- sea salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated ravioli (prepared according to package directions)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in tomato paste and red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and parmigiano reggiano, stirring until smooth.
- Mix in fresh basil and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked ravioli in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust creaminess by adding more heavy cream if desired.
- Use freshly grated parmigiano reggiano for best flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: ravioli sauce, creamy pasta sauce, Italian recipe