Description
Indulgent creamy tomato ravioli sauce brings Italian comfort straight to home kitchens with its silky, rich texture. Rich basil-infused cream and ripe San Marzano tomatoes create a luxurious coating that elevates simple pasta into a restaurant-worthy meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 400 grams) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil or butter
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil or butter in a medium-heat skillet, releasing aromatic garlic until it becomes golden and fragrant.
- Incorporate crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning, allowing the mixture to gently simmer and develop rich flavors for approximately 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and introduce heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously until the sauce transforms into a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Carefully season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Fold cooked ravioli into the luxurious sauce, ensuring each pasta pocket is generously coated with the creamy tomato blend.
- Transfer to serving plates and sprinkle with freshly torn basil leaves for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Enhance garlic flavor by using freshly minced garlic instead of pre-chopped for a more vibrant, aromatic sauce.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting cream quantity; less cream creates a lighter consistency, while more cream makes it richer and more luxurious.
- Opt for San Marzano tomatoes when possible, as they provide a sweeter, less acidic base that elevates the overall sauce quality.
- Accommodate dietary needs by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for a dairy-free alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg