Creamy Garlic & Lemon Ravioli Wine Sauce

This is such a simple and delicious show-stopping meal. The cream sauce is rich, vibrant and luxurious. This one is a winner for flavor and it's quick and easy to cook.


What you'll need: Serves 5-6
20oz package frozen cheese ravioli (with or without spinach)
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
1/2 cup dry white wine (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, or Sauvignon Blanc will work, too)
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan (from a block)
1/4 tsp (sprinkle) Italian seasoning
Juice from half a lemon juice
fresh parsley
salt to taste

How to make it:
The sauce cooks equally as quick as the ravioli so get started with boiling the water in a large pot. Add a couple teaspoons of salt to the water. This is the only real opportunity to season the pasta.

Start by making a basic roux. This is your base for any cream sauce. Using a braiser or a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

Once melted, sprinkle in the flour and whisk until combined. It will be a little lumpy here - that's ok! Cook down the flour for 2-3 minutes.

Add in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring so it doesn't burn.

Pour in the wine and bring to a simmer; let reduce by about half. Whisking to break down the flour lumps.

The pot of water should be boiling by about now - toss in the frozen ravioli to cook.

Add in the heavy cream to the wine mixture and stir to combine. Bring back up to a simmer.

Sprinkle down a little Italian seasoning.

Grate the parmesan and add it to the sauce mixture. This will help thicken the sauce a bit more.

Add a pinch of salt.

Strain the ravioli (save a half a cup of water in case you need to thin out the sauce as it sets) and add them into the sauce. Stir to combine.

Give a squirt of lemon juice and top with fresh parsley.

Serve hot and enjoy!