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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Cheese Ravioli with Broccoli Cream Sauce

This is a recipe I found on a website... and now I can't find which one to credit it! Sorry! This really comes out a simple way to make an Alfredo Sauce without using butter, and then tossing it with cheese ravioli and broccoli. It is delicious. It was really quick to throw together, even easier than it looks. Enjoy! 

Cheese Ravioli with broccoli cream sauce
From: ???
Ingredients:

1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup dried red pepper flakes
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 lb. fresh broccoli
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
15 oz. package frozen cheese ravioli, cooked
Directions:
1. Heat oil in medium saucepan. Add garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper.

2. Saute until garlic is lightly browned, 5-7 mins.

3. Add cream; cook 20 min. to thicken, stirring occasionally.

4. Meanwhile, cut broccoli into 1-1/2" flowerettes. Place in separate pan, cover with water and cook until tender, drain and set aside.

5. Add Parmesan cheese to sauce mixture, stir to blend.

6. Add broccoli to sauce and pour over ravioli.
Note: I used frozen broccoli, threw it in the microwave and heated it as I normally would and then tossed it with the sauce and poured over the prepared ravioli. It was yummy, and a little easier than cooking fresh broccoli if you are wanting to save time. 

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