Tuscan Sundried Tomato Ravioli Sauce

Nothing says home and warmth and comfort like a big bowl of pasta around the family table. Make this delicious Tuscan Sundried Tomato Ravioli Sauce ahead of time and serve it with freshly cooked ravioli anytime only a bowl of pasta will do. It’s like chicken soup . . . but in carb form. You won’t be sorry!

Pasta dishes are one of my favorite ways to utilize freezer meal cooking. For one thing, hungry teens fill up fast on pasta, and it is a very inexpensive way to feed your family. For another thing – it’s a huge favorite here. Everyone loves this rich, creamy pasta sauce over ravioli, and your family will too!

Not only that, but we also have dozens of other pasta dishes for you to enjoy in our Freezer Meals 101 Club.

If pasta is your thing, I highly recommend our Hamburger Pasta Casserole as another crowd-pleaser for comfort and flavor. Another favorite is this Garden Vegetable Pasta Sauce. And if that isn’t quite enough to win you over, be sure to try this Irresistible Chicken Pasta Bake.

Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato Ravioli Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for the Freezer Bag

• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 clove garlic minced
• 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes sliced
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 cup heavy cream

Ingredients for the Day You Cook

• 2 cup spinach, fresh chopped, for day of cooking
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded, for day of cooking
• 1/4 cup pasta water for day of cooking
• 20 oz. ravioli fresh, for day of cooking

How to Make Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato Ravioli Sauce

Assembly Instructions

1. Place butter, garlic, sundried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, dijon mustard, and heavy cream in a quart sized (medium) freezer bag.
2. Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking Instructions

1. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
2. Simmer sauce on low for 7 minutes.
3. Add chopped spinach and shredded Parmesan and cook until cheese melts and spinach wilts.
4. In the meantime, cook ravioli in boiling water according to package directions.
5. Drain and reserve a bit of the pasta water.
6. Stir the drained ravioli into the sauce.
7. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the pasta water.
8. Garnish with more Parmesan if desired.

Does it have to be ravioli?

The dish can actually be served over any pasta, but we do encourage you to give ravioli a try.

What can I use in place of spinach?

Arugula is a great substitute for spinach or you can also use chopped kale.

Is parmesan the only cheese that will work?

If you can’t find a good parmesan, you can use romano cheese, or any Italian cheese mix. I don’t recommend mozzarella because it is too stringy, but you could use a colby jack blend in a pinch.

Should I get fresh or frozen raviolis?

Either one will work perfectly! Fresh ravioli is often available in the refrigerated prepped foods area near the cheese and hummus at or near the back of the produce section in our supermarket.

Sometimes the grocery and warehouse stores will have seasonal fresh raviolis which are quite delicious as well. Fresh ravioli cooks about one or two minutes faster than frozen ravioli but we don’t find the taste to be significantly different. The main difference is in the varieties available as fresh versus frozen.

Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato Ravioli Sauce Recipe Ideas

You can use whatever ravioli you like, but we recommend spinach and ricotta or lobster ravioli to best compliment the flavors in the sauce.

Add your favorite protein! This dish works well with grilled chicken, grilled steak, bacon, ham, or browned sausage — ground or sliced either one will work.

Add more of your favorites. Mushrooms, zucchini, squash, or broccoli would all be welcome additions to the dish if you want more veggies.

How do I store Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato Ravioli Sauce?

Keep leftover sauce or ravioli mixed with sauce refrigerated and reheat it within two or three days. The dish is probably best reheated in the microwave or a preheated oven.

What to Serve with Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato Ravioli Sauce

Grilled meat makes an excellent extension of this dish and allows you to feed a couple more people with it. A good green salad, fruit salad, or roasted veggie works nicely alongside the dish. I always recommend my go-to Frozen Garlic Bread when talking about pasta dishes and any other bread you love will also work.