Ravioli in Tomato Cream Sauce
Ravioli in Tomato Cream Sauce is a classic Italian-American comfort dish featuring delicate pasta pockets filled with cheese or meat, smothered in a rich, velvety sauce made from tomatoes and heavy cream. The sauce balances the acidity of tomatoes with the smoothness of cream, often enhanced with garlic, basil, and Parmesan cheese. It's a popular choice in Italian-inspired cuisine worldwide.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the pasta and fat from the cream and cheese, while providing moderate protein from the filling and dairy. A typical serving offers a good source of calcium, vitamin C from tomatoes, and around 600-800 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 700 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 65 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Calcium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 IU |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Vitamin K | 8 mcg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The tomato cream sauce, sometimes called 'pink sauce' or 'sugo rosa,' represents a harmonious blend of Northern Italian dairy richness with Southern Italian tomato traditions, showcasing Italy's regional culinary diversity.
