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Easy Ravioli with Tomato Cream Sauce

Lakshman Rao Sarnala
A creamy and flavorful Ravioli with Tomato Cream Sauce, featuring soft ravioli coated in a rich, velvety tomato sauce with Parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine italy
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

For the Ravioli:

  • 250 gram cheese or spinach ravioli (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tsp salt (for boiling water)

For the Tomato Cream Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup tomato puree (or canned crushed tomatoes)
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional, for spice)
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp sugar (to balance acidity)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (or fresh cream)
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp basil or oregano (dried or fresh)

For Garnishing:

  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Extra Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

1. Cook the Ravioli:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt, and cook the ravioli according to the package instructions.
  • Drain and set aside.

2. Make the Tomato Cream Sauce:

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in the tomato puree, salt, black pepper, red chili flakes, and sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

3. Combine & Serve:

  • Add the cooked ravioli to the sauce and gently toss to coat evenly.
  • Garnish with fresh basil leaves and extra Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer for a few extra minutes before adding the ravioli.

 

Keyword Creamy Ravioli Recipe, Easy Italian Pasta, Ravioli with Tomato Cream Sauce