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5 Minute Ravioli Sauce

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  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

This sauce combines rich sun-dried tomato pesto with light cream and fresh basil for a quick, flavorful meal that’s perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

  • Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (3 tbsp)
  • Garlic (1 clove, minced)
  • Fresh Basil Leaves (3-4, sliced)
  • Light/Singe Cream (1/2 cup)
  • Reserved Pasta Water (1/2 cup)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  • Cook ravioli according to package instructions in boiling salted water.
  • In a frying pan, heat sun-dried tomato pesto and minced garlic over low heat until fragrant.
  • Add sliced basil leaves and light cream, stirring to combine; simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  • Drain ravioli, reserving half a cup of pasta water; add ravioli to the sauce and gently toss to coat, adding pasta water if needed.
  • Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Adjust garlic amount to taste for a bolder flavor.
Always reserve pasta water to improve sauce texture.
Experiment with different herbs for variety.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg