Four Cheese Ravioli Pasta

Four Cheese Ravioli Pasta
Prep 5 min Cook 15 min Serves 4 Source

Ingredients

  • 2 lb cheese ravioli (frozen or fresh)
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomato pesto
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves (sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¾ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
  • ¾ teaspoon ground pepper (or more to taste)
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup pasta cooked water (reserved if needed)

Steps

  1. 1

    Cook the ravioli according to the package instructions and set it aside.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by heating a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and garlic and sauté for a minute.

  3. 3

    Stir in the tomato pesto, followed by chicken broth, and let it boil for 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Pour in the heavy cream, and once it starts to boil, add the basil leaves, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the cooked ravioli and toss it in the sauce. If the pasta looks a little dry, add about ½ cup of the cooked pasta water and toss it again.

  6. 6

    Once done, garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.