Dinner: Ravioli with Shrimp Tomato Sauce Recipe

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Ravioli with Shrimp Tomato Sauce Recipe

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 bay leaf
1 whole clove
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (9 ounces each) fresh or frozen cheese ravioli
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced chives

Instructions

In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Place tomatoes in a blender, cover and process until pureed; add to onion mixture. Stir in the brown sugar, bay leaf, clove, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook ravioli according to package directions. Remove and discard bay leaf and clove from the sauce. Reduce heat; gradually stir in cream. Add shrimp; heat through. Drain ravioli; top with the sauce, cheese and chives.

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