Easy Cream Walnut Sauce for Ravioli

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Easy Cream Walnut Sauce for Ravioli recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

602

Sugar

Fat

50g

Ravioli is a popular Italian pasta dish that is made up of small, filled squares of pasta that are boiled or baked. This particular easy cream walnut sauce is made with fresh walnuts and parmesan cheese, resulting in a creamy and rich sauce that perfectly complements the flavor and texture of the ravioli. It's a perfect dish for a family gathering or a dinner with friends, very easy to whip up and still an impressive and delicious twist on a classic pasta dish that everyone will love.

Instructions

1.	Cook the ravioli according to the package instructions and strain.
2.	While cooking ravioli, in a food processor, combine the walnuts and parmesan cheese and pulse to combine until the walnuts are ground.
3.	Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the butter and melt.
4.	Add the walnut mixture and whisk in the heavy cream.
5.	Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6.	Add the cooked ravioli into the sauce and toss gently.

PROS

This walnut sauce is easy to make, using walnuts and parmesan cheese to create a nutty and savory flavor.

Creamy texture with slight sweetness adds extra flavor to the dish.

CONS

The sauce is high calorie and high fat, and may not be suitable for those who are watching their calories intake.
It may be too rich for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Walnuts are known for their health benefits, being high in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids which helps reduce inflammation and support brain health. Additionally, the parmesan cheese adds a healthy dose of calcium to this recipe.

	36 pieces ravioli
	1 1/2 cups shelled walnuts
	4 tablespoons unsalted butter
	200 ml olive oil
	1/2 cup parmesan cheese , freshly grated ( I use jarred , just as good )
	100 ml heavy cream