Ravioli with Mushroom Cream Sauce

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

18 ounces mushroom ravioli (see note)

8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)

3 whole garlic cloves (peeled OR 1 tablespoon minced garlic)

3 tablespoons butter

2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon italian herb blend seasoning (or Herbs de Provence)

½-1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (reduce to 1/4 teaspoon if using ground black pepper)

Directions

Fill a large pot with 4 inches of water, bring to a boil. Add ravioli and boil for 3 minutes, then drain and blanch the ravioli by running cold water over it immediately. Optionl: Toss ravioli in 1 teaspoon olive oil o keep it from sticking together.

In a large skillet combine butter, garlic, and mushrooms and saute over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until mushrooms are tender and garlic is fragrant.

Stir in broth, bring to a simmer, then stir in heavy cream. Simmer til reduced by half and creamy (about 5-7 minutes).

Stir in dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Taste, add more salt and pepper if needed.

Gently stir in ravioli.

If desired, garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese, parsley or thyme, and cracked black pepper before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 659 kcal
• Total Fat: 38 g
• Saturated Fat: 19 g
• Trans Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 152 mg
• Sodium: 1257 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 58 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4 g
• Total Sugars: 5 g
• Protein: 22 g