5 Sauces to Pair with Your Favorite Ravioli Dish

Not sure what to pair your favorite ravioli dish with? You’re not the only one! For those of us who love ravioli, the options are endless. From classic red sauce to rich cream sauce, there are so many ways to go about eating your favorite dinnertime pasta. Keep reading to find out some of the best sauces to pair with your favorite ravioli dish!

Bolognese Sauce

Bolognese sauce is a classic meat sauce that almost always comes with pasta. It is usually made with ground beef, meat stock, semi-dried tomatoes, red wine, a little bit of tomato paste and usually a little bit of onion and garlic. There are many variations of this recipe, depending on who you ask. You may also see bolognese sauce served as a pasta topping, on pizza or as an entrée.

Ragù

Ragù, also called ragù alla Bolognese, is an Italian sauce typically made with ground beef, ragù sauce and pasta. They are similar to lasagna and can be stuffed with a variety of ingredients such as ground beef, ground pork, beef tomato sauce, mozzarella and/or other cheeses.

Pesto

Pesto is an Italian sauce typically made with fresh basil, olive oil and garlic. They are commonly served as an appetizer with warm bread, or as a side dish with pasta. Pesto is also commonly served with sandwiches.

Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Creamy mushroom sauce is a tomato-based, mushroom-based sauce. Creamy mushroom sauces come in a variety of flavors such as mushroom, garlic, white wine (or chicken broth), butter, and Parmesan cheese.

Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Roasted red pepper sauces are typically mild red sauces made with roasted red peppers, olive oil, salt and garlic. They are commonly served with pastas such as ravioli or fettuccine.

Tomato Sauce

Tomato sauces are typically tomato-based sauces with seasonings such as garlic, onion, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, parsley, salt and oil. Tomato sauces are the most common sauces served with pastas such as ravioli or fettuccine.

Ricotta Ravioli

Ricotta ravioli is a type of ravioli made with ricotta cheese, egg, flour and seasonings. They are commonly served with tomato/meat sauces such as Bolognese or tomato/vegetable sauces such as tomato/ricotta.

Blue Cheese Ravioli

Blue cheese ravioli is a ravioli made with blue cheese, eggs, flour and seasonings. They are commonly served with tomato/vegetable or meat sauce such as Bolognese.

Conclusion

Ravioli is a fantastic dish that is challenging to pair with only one sauce. There are many sauces that are commonly paired with ravioli, but these are some of the best.

Ravioli is one of my favorite pasta dishes, but it can be challenging to pair with a sauce. Luckily, there are a lot of great sauces available. Whether you prefer a red sauce, a creamy sauce, a roasted red pepper sauce or a tomato sauce, you should be able to find something that works for you.

Remember not to be afraid to try new sauces. Don’t stick with just one or two, and don’t be afraid to branch out to other sauces. Try something new every once in a while, and you might find you like them a lot better than your old favorites!