Description
This quick and creamy 5-minute ravioli sauce is rich, garlicky, and made with simple pantry staples. Perfect for a fast and flavorful meal, it’s easy to customize and pairs beautifully with any ravioli variety.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt Butter – In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter until it starts to bubble.
- Sauté Garlic – Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Cream – Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine.
- Incorporate Cheese – Sprinkle in grated Parmesan cheese and stir until it melts into a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Season – Add salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to taste.
- Simmer – Let the sauce cook for 1-2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Toss with Ravioli – Remove from heat and toss with freshly cooked ravioli.
- Garnish and Serve – Top with fresh basil or parsley for extra flavor and color.
Notes
- Tomato-Based Sauce – Add a spoonful of tomato paste or canned tomatoes.
- Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce – Replace cream with extra butter and a splash of lemon juice.
- Spicy Kick – Increase red pepper flakes or add hot sauce.
- Herb-Infused – Stir in fresh thyme, oregano, or rosemary.
- Vegan Alternative – Use olive oil, coconut cream, and nutritional yeast instead of dairy products.
- Prep Time: 1 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: italian
Keywords: Ravioli sauce, creamy pasta sauce, easy pasta sauce, 5-minute sauce, garlic Parmesan sauce