1️⃣ Prep Work: Measure out all ingredients prior to beginning. 📏

2️⃣ Melt Butter: Melt the butter in a large high-walled skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously. 🧈🧄

3️⃣ Add Flour: Add the flour and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the tomato paste, onion powder, basil, oregano, and mustard powder. Stir to combine. 🌾🍅🌿

4️⃣ Add Broth: Add the chicken broth in small splashes, stirring continuously. Add the half and half in the same manner. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer. 🍗🥛

5️⃣ Add Cheese and Tomatoes: Add the softened cream cheese and drained diced tomatoes. (Pro Tip: Reserve the tomato juice in case you’d like to thin the sauce out at the end.) 🧀🍅

6️⃣ Cook Ravioli: Cook the ravioli according to package instructions, then drain. 🍝

7️⃣ Finish Sauce: Reduce heat of the sauce to low. Gradually sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and stir until combined. Add the red pepper flakes, if using. 🧀🌶️

8️⃣ Combine: Add the ravioli and use a silicone spatula to gently stir until combined. Add any of the reserved tomato juice if desired. Serve! 🍝