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5 Minute Ravioli Sauce

5-Minute Ravioli Sauce That Elevates Your Pasta Game

This 5 Minute Ravioli Sauce transforms any dinner into a delightful affair with sun-dried tomato pesto, garlic, fresh basil, and light cream.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto A tangy base; feel free to substitute with basil or garlic pesto.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; use fresher cloves for best taste.
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Dried basil works well too if fresh isn’t available.
  • 1 cup Light Cream Swap with heavy cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
  • 0.5 cup Reserved Pasta Water Essential for adjusting sauce consistency.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for serving.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Frying Pan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your ravioli and cook according to the package instructions, typically around 3-5 minutes, or until they float to the top. Reserve about half a cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While the ravioli cooks, heat a large frying pan over low heat and add the sun-dried tomato pesto along with minced garlic. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Stir in the fresh basil leaves and light cream into the frying pan. Let it simmer on low heat for 1-2 minutes until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Add the cooked ravioli to the sauce in the pan. Toss carefully to coat each piece. If too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
  5. Plate the ravioli and spoon the remaining sauce over the top. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and extra basil leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this vegetarian-friendly sauce is quick to prepare and delicious.

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