Simple Tomato Garlic Herb Sauce for Ravioli Recipe
A simple and flavorful homemade ravioli sauce made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and herbs, simmered to perfection and served over tender ravioli for a classic Italian meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Start by chopping the tomatoes and mincing the garlic finely to ensure maximum flavor release during cooking.
- Heat olive oil: Pour the olive oil into a medium-sized pan and warm it over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the oil and cook gently for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add tomatoes and herbs: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and sprinkle the dried Italian herbs over the mixture along with salt and pepper.
- Simmer the sauce: Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors meld beautifully.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the sauce and add more salt or pepper if needed, then remove from heat.
- Serve: Spoon the warm sauce generously over cooked ravioli and enjoy immediately for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best sauce flavor.
- Adjust herbs based on your preference; fresh basil can be added at the end for a brighter taste.
- For a smoother sauce, blend the mixture after simmering.
- This sauce also works well with other types of pasta.
Keywords: ravioli sauce, tomato sauce, Italian sauce, homemade pasta sauce, garlic tomato sauce