Dinner for 5
Creamy Tomato Basil Ravioli
$7.80for 430 minServes 5
Cheese ravioli cooks in a creamy sauce made with tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, and Parmesan.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta, 20 oz$0.10/oz typical | 20 oz | $2.00Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 0.8 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.55Typical price |
 | Artichoke hearts, 4.5 oz$0.18/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $0.81Typical price |
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Milk, 15 oz$0.04/oz typical | 15 oz | $0.59Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 2.75 oz$0.22/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.61Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 1.25 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.64Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.75 | ||
Swaps
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.95 per serving$7.80 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 pkg refrigerated four-cheese ravioli
- 2 large roma tomatoes
- 3/4 cup sun-dried tomato halves in oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 1/2 tbsp flour
- 1 3/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 2 pinches red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
Steps
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the ravioli according to the package directions, about 6 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic for 1 minute.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Whisk in the milk and cream, then simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Drain the ravioli and toss it with the sauce for 2 minutes.
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