Description
Creamy garlic parmesan ravioli sauce delivers restaurant-quality comfort straight to home kitchens. Quick Italian-inspired magic combines rich ingredients for a luxurious pasta experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
- 1.5 cups half and half
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 20 ounces refrigerated ravioli
Cheese and Dairy:
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 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
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Sprinkle flour into the skillet, stirring constantly for an additional 2 minutes to create a smooth roux that develops a nutty aroma.
- Incorporate tomato paste and selected seasonings, mixing thoroughly to blend flavors and create a rich base.
- Gradually pour in broth while whisking continuously, then add half and half, ensuring a smooth consistency without lumps.
- Increase heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce to a low simmer, stirring periodically.
- Fold in cream cheese until completely melted and integrated, creating a creamy texture.
- Add drained tomatoes to the sauce, gently stirring to distribute evenly.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually sprinkle Parmesan cheese, stirring until fully melted and sauce is glossy.
- Cook ravioli in separate pot according to package instructions until al dente.
- Transfer cooked ravioli directly into the sauce, gently coating each piece.
- Optional: Sprinkle red pepper flakes for added heat and garnish.
- If sauce appears too thick, thin with reserved tomato juice until desired consistency is achieved.
Notes
- Garlic Timing Matters cook garlic just until fragrant to prevent burning and ensure a sweet, mellow flavor.
- Flour Technique whisk flour constantly when making the roux to avoid lumps and create a smooth base for the sauce.
- Cheese Melting strategy add cream cheese and Parmesan gradually, stirring continuously to prevent separation and achieve a creamy texture.
- Sauce Consistency control can thin the sauce with reserved tomato juice or broth if it becomes too thick, maintaining a silky, pourable consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 324
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 574 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg