Creamy Sausage Pesto Ravioli
Ravioli, Italian sausage and fresh cherry tomatoes are smothered in a creamy pesto sauce in this restaurant quality meal that's sure to get rave reviews.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 715kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup prepared basil pesto
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound refrigerated ravioli
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped basil leaves
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown sausage until no longer pink. Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
- Add butter to skillet. Add garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook a few minutes more.
- Whisk in the chicken broth and the cream. Bring to simmer and cook, stirring often, until mixture has thickened. Stir in pesto. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Add the ravioli and tomatoes. Cover the pot and let simmer for 7-10 minutes, or until ravioli is tender.
- Return the sausage to the pan, along with the basil and stir to combine. Season with red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with additional basil and Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 715kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1204mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g