Description
Ravioli sauce is a vibrant blend of simmered tomatoes, fragrant basil, and rich garlic that elevates any pasta dish. This easy-to-make sauce is perfect for transforming ordinary ravioli into an extraordinary culinary experience. Whether you’re preparing a weeknight family dinner or hosting a special gathering, this delicious sauce will impress everyone at the table with its bold flavors and inviting aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Finely chop the garlic and tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the canned whole tomatoes, crushing them gently with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer the mixture for 15-20 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. Add torn basil leaves and stir until just wilted.
- Toss the sauce with cooked ravioli and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg