This is one of my standard weeknight dinner options, and for those of the “But I can’t cook!” variety, it can be simplified even further. The ravioli is the easy part - buy your favorite frozen or deli pasta and boil it (this is the tough part - boiling water!)
For the rose sauce:
Those who are comfortable in the kitchen will need:
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup flour
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
4 cups milk
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 small can plain tomato sauce
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons basil
(you’ll be making a roux - for more information, check Make It : Roux )
In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour. Add the milk and Parmesan slowly, alternating and stirring well over medium heat. Add the garlic, tomato sauce, and spices. Whisk occasionally over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens. Top boiled ravioli with the sauce, and a bit extra Parmesan. Enjoy!
For those of the “I can’t cook” variety
Get a bottle of your favorite jarred alfredo sauce and dump it into a glass bowl. Stir in one small can of plain tomato sauce. Heat in the microwave and serve over ravioli.
Enjoy!
3 Responses
February 22nd, 2008 at 7:41 am
You little twit!
I’m surprised you came up with this so quickly. hehehe! Like I told you, sounds fancy, but I’m still scared to try it. ^^; Think I’ll have to try this when I’m only the only one home so I can mess up without everyone knowing.
April 24th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Sounds good. How many servings or cups does it make? mix with roughly how much pasta (I can experiment, but nice to know for planning). Thanks!
April 25th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Both recipes usually make 3-5 servings, when mixed together as a fairly thin sauce (about 4 - 4 1/2 cups worth)
I usually make this to go with a full bag of frozen ravioli to feed myself and two or three others (along with salad and bread)
Hope this helps!
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