Description
Creamy French Onion Ravioli is a rich, comforting one-pan pasta dish featuring cheese ravioli tossed in a silky French onion-inspired cream sauce with caramelized onions, garlic, Parmesan, and Gruyère cheese. This restaurant-quality meal delivers the classic flavors of French onion soup in an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 20 oz refrigerated cheese ravioli
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh thyme, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the ravioli according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized.
- Add the remaining butter and minced garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the thyme, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce if using.
- Pour in the beef broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.
- Add the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually stir in the Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked ravioli and gently toss until fully coated in the sauce.
- Simmer for 2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
- Take your time caramelizing the onions for the richest flavor.
- Freshly grated Gruyère and Parmesan melt more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
- Spinach or mushroom ravioli also work well in this recipe.
- For a golden cheesy topping, transfer to an oven-safe skillet and broil for 2-3 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: French-Italian Fusion