Simple Creamy Garlic Sauce for Ravioli
Make a rich and smooth homemade creamy pasta sauce that perfectly coats any ravioli filling. This recipe is quick and uses simple ingredients for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 pound cooked ravioli
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
- Whisk the flour into the butter mixture to create a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Slowly pour in the whole milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Heat through for 1 minute, but do not boil after adding the cream.
- Toss the cooked ravioli gently with the creamy ravioli sauce until every piece is coated. Serve immediately for a decadent ravioli sauce experience.
Notes
- For a pink sauce variation, stir in 1/4 cup of tomato paste with the milk.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it with a splash of reserved pasta water or extra milk.
- This sauce pairs well with cheese ravioli or simple meat-filled varieties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 75