Description
This Easy Ravioli Sauce is a creamy, flavorful tomato-based sauce perfect for enhancing your favorite ravioli. It combines sautéed onions and garlic with rich tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and a touch of cream for a luscious finish. Ready in under 30 minutes, this sauce is a simple yet delicious way to elevate any pasta dish.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup tomato paste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil until shimmering.
- Sauté onions and garlic. Add the finely diced onion and minced garlic to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Add tomato paste. Stir in ⅓ cup tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Pour in liquids and tomatoes. Add 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock and the entire 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir to combine.
- Season the sauce. Mix in 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Simmer the sauce. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to thicken the sauce and meld flavors.
- Finish with cream. Stir in ⅓ cup heavy cream and heat for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce is warmed through and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
- Serve. Pour the sauce over freshly cooked ravioli or your preferred pasta and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable broth.
- If you prefer a spicier sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the onions and garlic.
- The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can blend the sauce for a smoother texture if desired.
- Use heavy cream for the richest flavor, but half-and-half can be substituted for a lighter version.
Keywords: ravioli sauce, easy tomato sauce, creamy pasta sauce, Italian sauce, quick pasta sauce