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    Home » Recipes » Pasta

    Tomato Cream Sauce for Ravioli or Pasta

    UPDATED Feb 12, 2020 · PUBLISHED Feb 11, 2014 BY Marjory Pilley · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This decadent tomato cream sauce is perfect over ravioli or pasta. It has an intensified flavor from a little white wine and is seasoned with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese. If you're celebrating with a romantic or fancy dinner, this is your recipe!

    Easy Tomato Cream Sauce over Ravioli in a bowl with a fork

    This pink tomato cream sauce is a big 'ole pot of love! Why?

    It's often requested by loved ones on special occasions, like Valentine's Day, New Year's eve or a special birthday. It's a recipe that quickly comes to mind when friends, or new parents, are in need of some pampering.

    White wine tomato cream sauce and ravioli on plate with fork

    Even though this dish screams extravagance, it's actually really easy to prepare. Serve it over ravioli...and there's a wide range of choices out there from lobster or wild mushroom to a three cheese variety. Toss the ravioli into the sauce during the last 5 or 6 minutes of cook time and it's a one-dish meal that is ready in under 30 minutes.

    It's also great with tortellini.

    Even better, stir in your favorite seafood, like lobster, shrimp or crab.

    White Wine Tomato Cream Sauce

    Why add alcohol to Creamy Pasta Sauce?

    I am frequently asked whether the addition of alcohol to this recipe is necessary. And, it is absolutely not required. Tomatoes, garlic, cream...that combination is always going to taste good.

    However, I always add a little wine. (Yes, you could use vodka too.) The alcohol intensifies the tomato flavor. Much, but not all, of the alcohol cooks off. Read more about this debate in Ask the Food Lab over at Serious Eats.

    Tomato Cream Sauce over ravioli on plate with fork

    If I were going out on the town to celebrate, I'd definitely order an entree that involves a tomato cream sauce and pasta (and a little seafood too.) But, I'm perfectly happy enjoying this lovely dish at home. (P.S. That's my favorite salad with red wine vinaigrette up there in the corner. It's usually on the menu too!)

    Please rate this recipe and tag @DinnerMom or #DinnerMom on social media. We love to see what you are cooking up!

    Easy Tomato Cream Sauce over Ravioli in a bowl with a fork

    Tomato Cream Sauce over Ravioli

    This easy tomato cream sauce tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant! Serve it over ravioli or pasta.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 279kcal
    Author: Marjory Pilley

    Ingredients

    • 28 ounce crushed tomatoes
    • 25 ounces diced tomatoes drained, two 12.5 ounce cans
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • ½ cup white wine
    • 2 cups heavy whipping cream or half and half
    • ¼ cup fresh basil cut into thin strips
    • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

    Instructions

    • Mix crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, garlic and wine together in a large pot.
    • Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 7 minutes.
    • Stir in cream, basil and simmer for about 5 minutes more.
    • Garnish with basil and serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

    Notes

    Sauce may be frozen. For best results, use within two months of freezing.
     
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1320IU | Vitamin C: 18.2mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2.5mg
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    1. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch)

      February 19, 2014 at 3:33 pm

      Hi Marjory. Really nice recipe. And I must give it a try soon. I have a package of ravioli in the fridge, that will get a good dousing of this sauce. I like adding wine to these types of dishes, but didn't realize it intensified the tomato flavor ... now I know why. Thanks for the recipe.

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      • Marjory

        February 20, 2014 at 4:04 pm

        Thanks Lea Ann. It took a little bit of research on my part to determine exactly why I liked it so much!

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    2. Tara

      February 20, 2014 at 5:46 pm

      You got my attention with "spiked", my dad loved a sauce like this, his favorite!!

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      • Marjory

        February 21, 2014 at 11:41 am

        Oh the power of words!

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