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Easy Ravioli with Creamy Basil-Tomato Sauce

A quick, creamy basil-tomato sauce tossed with ravioli for an easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup basil, fresh or 2 tablespoons dried
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes more to taste
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 lbs fresh ravioli
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring so it doesn't brown.
  4. Stir in the basil, dried oregano, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes and cook 30 seconds to bloom the flavors.
  5. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, stir to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Add the fresh ravioli to the simmering sauce and cook until the ravioli are heated through and tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream and chopped sun-dried tomatoes and mix until the sauce is uniform.
  8. Add the grated Parmesan and stir until melted and incorporated into the sauce.
  9. Serve immediately and garnish with chopped flat-leaf parsley.

Notes

  • Fresh ravioli is best, but cook frozen ravioli according to package directions before adding if preferred.
  • Use 1–2 tablespoons fresh basil or 1–2 teaspoons dried basil as a substitute.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for more or less heat.
  • Drain and chop sun-dried tomatoes before adding to the sauce.
  • Do not overcook ravioli to prevent them from falling apart.