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creamy ravioli sauce with tender ravioli

Easy Ravioli Sauce

This creamy ravioli sauce combines tomato, garlic, herbs, Parmesan, and tender ravioli for a cozy 30-minute dinner.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon each onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, and mustard powder
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
  • 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies drained; reserve juices
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 20 ounces refrigerated ravioli
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes if using

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Measure all ingredients before beginning.
  • Melt butter in a large high-sided skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously. Add flour and cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in tomato paste, onion powder, basil, oregano, and mustard powder.
  • Add chicken broth in small splashes, stirring continuously, then add the half-and-half the same way. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Add softened cream cheese and drained tomatoes. Reserve the tomato juice to thin the sauce later if needed.
  • Cook ravioli according to package directions and drain.
  • Reduce sauce heat to low. Sprinkle in Parmesan gradually and stir until smooth. Add red pepper flakes if using.
  • Add ravioli and gently stir with a silicone spatula. Add reserved tomato juice if desired and serve.