Wondering what the best sauces for ravioli are? There are so many great options! From pesto sauces, to creamy sauces, tomato sauces and more! Here are some of the BEST ravioli sauce recipes to try tonight! These simple sauce recipes are perfect for busy weeknights! Buon appetito!
Having ravioli for dinner tonight? Let’s sauce things up!
Whether you’re making homemade ravioli, of simply boiling some store-bought ravioli, these sauces will be the perfect complement to your dish.
Plus, these recipes are quick, easy and made with simple ingredients! Meaning you can skip the store-bought sauce and whip up one of these pasta sauces instead.
Simply pick one of your favorite ravioli sauces from the list below, add a couple side dishes for ravioli, and you’re guaranteed an amazing dinner!
PS – Don’t forget about the best wine with pasta options too.
Looking for a quick answer? Here’s my favorite ravioli pairings:
- Best Sauce for Cheese Ravioli = Arugula Pesto
- Best Sauce for Beef Ravioli = Marinara Sauce
- Best Sauce for Lobster Ravioli = Creamy Pink Sauce
🕛 How to Cook Ravioli
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the ravioli and cook until they begin to float (meaning they are done). It should take about 3-4 minutes for fresh ravioli. Frozen ravioli may take a couple minutes longer. Scoop them out with a slotted spoon or drain in a colander.
- Toss with one of the amazing sauces below!
ℹ️ Ravioli FAQs
Yes, you should cook fresh ravioli in salted, boiling water, for 3-4 minutes, or according to the package instructions. You’ll know when the ravioli are ready when they float to the top. Then, drain the ravioli and toss them with your favorite sauce.
Drain your cooked ravioli well, then add them to the warm sauce. Let the ravioli sit in the sauce for a couple minutes to allow them to absorb the flavors and soak in the sauce a bit.
There are so many delicious sauces for ravioli. Pesto, creamy sauces, brown butter sauces, tomato sauce, pink sauce, and more!
Garlic bread, arugula salad, caesar salad, sauteed spinach, asparagus. Or check out these 30+ best side dishes for ravioli.
🥣 The BEST Sauces for Ravioli
Note: Many of these sauces are photographed with pasta. But they’re equally as delicious served with ravioli!
An easy 15 minute, one-pan recipe.
🕕 How to Make Ahead and Store
Many of these easy ravioli sauce recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.
More Sauce Recipes
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- Sauces for Linguine
- Sauces for Egg Noodles
- Sauces for Meatballs
- Sauces for Salmon
- Sauces for Pulled Pork
- Sauces for Pork Chops
- Sauces for Beef
- Sauces for Fish
- Sauces for Steak
- Sauces for Sushi
- Sauces for Tacos
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30+ EASY Ravioli Sauce Recipes
Ingredients
- 15 ounce package lobster ravioli
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 shallot (minced)
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or dry vermouth)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice (plus ½ teaspoon lemon zest)
- 2 Tablespoons fresh chives (minced)
- Salt + Pepper (to taste)
- 1 1/2 cups cooked lobster (chopped, optional )
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the ravioli.
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallot and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the tomato paste and stir well to combine. Cook until the tomato paste starts to get fragrant and begins to brown, 2-3 minutes.
- Add the wine and stir to combine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and reduce by about a half. This should take around 10 minutes.
- While the sauce is simmering, prepare the ravioli according to the package instructions.
- To the sauce, add the lemon juice and zest, chives and season with salt and pepper. Add the lobster meat, if using.
- Add the ravioli to the sauce and toss gently, to combine.
- Enjoy!
Notes
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