Jul 13 2026

Four Cheese Ravioli Rossa Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

fresh ravioli / smoked bacon / garlic / blistered tomato basil / vino/butter/ arugula / tomato cream

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Sauce

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the smoked bacon into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves. Blister the cherry tomatoes in a hot pan until they start to burst. Chop fresh basil and set aside.

Cooking the Sauce

  1. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chopped smoked bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove excess fat if necessary.

  2. 3

    Add Garlic and Tomatoes

    Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then, add the blistered cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.

  3. 4

    Deglaze with Wine

    Pour in the white wine and scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.

  4. 5

    Add Cream and Season

    Stir in the heavy cream, butter, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Cooking the Ravioli

  1. 6

    Cook Ravioli

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the fresh ravioli according to package instructions, usually about 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Combining

  1. 7

    Combine Ravioli and Sauce

    Gently add the cooked ravioli to the sauce, tossing to coat them evenly. Add chopped fresh basil and stir to combine.

Serving

  1. 8

    Plate and Garnish

    Serve the ravioli on plates, garnished with fresh arugula and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Enjoy your Four Cheese Ravioli Rossa!

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