This easy ravioli sauce is the perfect way to elevate store-bought refrigerated or frozen ravioli. It features a thick, creamy sauce with a hint of tomato flavor, simple pantry spices, and your choice of fresh or canned diced tomatoes. It’s rich, flavorful, and comes together in just 30 minutes.
Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or craving something cozy and comforting, this creamy tomato ravioli sauce delivers gourmet flavor with minimal effort. It’s a fast, fuss-free recipe that feels like a special treat any night of the week.
Easy Ravioli Sauce
This easy ravioli sauce is the perfect way to elevate store-bought refrigerated or frozen ravioli. It features a thick, creamy sauce with a hint of tomato flavor, simple pantry spices, and your choice of fresh or canned diced tomatoes. It’s rich, flavorful, and comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, I use Land O' Lakes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon EACH: onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, mustard powder
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups half and half, half light cream/half milk
- 10 oz. Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, juices reserved
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 20 oz. refrigerated ravioli
- 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes, optional
Instructions
Step-By-Step Instructions
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Notes
- Freshly diced Roma tomatoes or regular diced tomatoes can be used instead of Rotel if preferred.
- A teaspoon of hot sauce makes a nice addition to the sauce and won’t make it too spicy.
- Optional additions include: Fresh spinach or fresh basil.
- To soften the cream cheese quickly: Heat 2 cups of water in the microwave. Place 3 Tbsp. cream cheese in the microwave and close the door. Let it soften for 5 minutes.
- Grate the Parmesan cheese from a block, it will melt and taste much better than packaged grated cheese.
- 20 oz. tortellini can be used in this recipe as well.
Storage:
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- While you can freeze leftovers, ravioli doesn't hold up quite as well after being frozen and reheated.
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