Ravioli with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
Ravioli in a creamy Parmesan sauce topped with toasted breadcrumbs is a decadent way to warm up when it’s cold. It’s a cozy pasta recipe for two.
This ravioli with parmesan cream sauce is one of those once-in-awhile treats best served on a cold and snowy January day when you’re craving something cozy and comforting. It’s a small-batch recipe with tender cheese-filled pasta, a creamy parmesan cheese sauce flavored with garlic, and a toasty breadcrumb topping. In other words, it’s a rich and decadent dinner for two.
How to Make It
This creamy ravioli starts on the stove and finishes in the oven. The sauce is a simple Parmesan sauce flavored with garlic and Italian seasoning and thickened with a little flour. Coat the ravioli in the sauce and sprinkle buttery breadcrumbs over the top – once it bakes in the oven those crumbs turn into a toasty crust that pairs perfectly with the creamy pasta.
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Ravioli with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
Ingredients
For the Ravioli
- 1 (9-oz) package fresh cheese ravioli
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Topping
- 2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter cut into small cubes (see note)
- Chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the ravioli according to package directions. Drain and set it aside while you make the sauce.
- In a 3-quart saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook it all together for a minute or so. Add the flour and stir until a paste forms. Cook the paste for a minute or so, stirring continuously.
- Slowly add the milk and whisk to create a smooth sauce. Cook the sauce over medium heat until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about ten minutes. Add the cheese and stir until it has melted into the sauce. Add the black pepper and stir again.
- Add the cooked ravioli to the pan with the sauce and gently stir it to coat it in the sauce. Divide the pasta and sauce between two oven-safe bowls.
- Turn the broiler on and place an oven rack in the top spot in the oven. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and cheese. Sprinkle the mixture over the pasta in the bowls. Top the breadcrumbs with the cubed butter. Place the bowls on a sheet pan and transfer them to the oven. Broil until the breadcrumbs are toasted, about three to five minutes. Garnish with chopped chives, if using.
Notes
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Side Dishes
This Parmesan ravioli bake is very rich, so it goes great with a simple vegetable on the side. Roasted broccoli and sauteed green beans are two of my favorites. Or make a tossed green salad with a light vinaigrette. It will balance out the richness of the pasta and sauce.
If you’re craving a cozy pasta, this ravioli with Parmesan sauce is for you. I hope you try it soon!
Happy cooking!
I gained weight looking at these scrumptious photos so you know it’s good!!!
Well this most certainly looks good. Thanks for stopping by my blog and I look forward to reading more of your posts and am subscribing right now.
this ravioli look just so enticing! i want pasta and cheese right now!
wow these ravioli’s look amazing!
What a GREAT dish for the winter! Am glad to see you have not “gone all healthy” on us!!!
Enjoyed all your pictures! I miss the snow a lot! 🙂 The ravioli looks delicious.
Absolutely a must for the cold weather. Following your bliss is good. Rich, creamy and satisfying.
Mmmm….looks creamy and delicious. Would love to have a bowl.
I feel warm and toasty just looking at those pictures. Looks delicious, April!
I’m the same way, there’s something about being holed up in your house that makes you crave meals like this!
yum!! that meal looks like it would definitely warm you up!
Perfect for a chilly Sunday night! Looks delicious!
I was looking for a recipe that did not call for half and half or heavy cream because I am out. This recipe is perfect. Full of flavor. Thank you for sharing
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting me know and for rating the recipe!
OH man this looks too good!!! What tempting photos!
Threw this together quickly to go over some spinach cheese ravioli and used heavy cream because that is what had. I needed to add some pasta water but it turned out great