Homemade Ravioli Sauce
Indulge in a delightful homemade ravioli sauce that transforms simple pasta into a gourmet experience. Bursting with flavors from fresh garlic, aromatic basil, and rich tomatoes, this sauce is perfect for family dinners or romantic date nights. Quick to prepare and customizable, it’s the ultimate comfort food that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh ravioli (spinach and ricotta recommended)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping garlic and tearing basil.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add canned tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in chopped basil and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook ravioli in boiling salted water according to package instructions (about 3-4 minutes).
- Toss cooked ravioli gently in the sauce until well-coated. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg