Tomato Basil Ravioli

 2 Tb. olive oil

1 small yellow onion, diced

1 Tb. Thin sliced garlic

Salt and pepper

6 fresh Roma Tomatoes

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1 Tb. Butter

1 Pkg. four-cheese ravioli (we use costco’s)

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Heat olive oil in a 10-12 inch saute’ pan over medium heat.  Add onion and saute until soft and translucent  Stir in garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Roughly chop tomatoes and add to the onions.  Cook for about 5 mintues, then add ¼ cup cream or more to lighten the sauce to taste.  Turn up the heat to bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced by about a third.  When the sauce is nearly at desired consistency, add basil and cook for a couple minutes longer.  Add butter and stirr till blended in.

Meanwhile, prepare ravioli according to pkg. Transfer to bowl and add 1/2-3/4 cup sauce and mix gently.  Add more sauce to each portion when serving.  Top with graded parmesan cheese.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe: Heather

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