Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary gourmet experience! This luxurious Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce is not just a meal, it's a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to the rustic kitchens of Italy. With its rich, nutty brown butter and aromatic sage, this dish promises to be the showstopper that will have your family and friends begging for seconds.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package butternut squash ravioli
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 10 fresh sage leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove the butternut squash ravioli from packaging and allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to prevent sticking during cooking.
- Fill a large pot with 4-5 quarts of water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- While water is heating, prepare the brown butter sage sauce by placing unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Melt butter slowly, watching carefully as it begins to foam and turn a golden brown color, which typically takes 3-4 minutes.
- Once butter reaches a light golden brown and develops a nutty aroma, add fresh sage leaves and reduce heat to low.
- Carefully add ravioli to boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they float to the surface and appear slightly puffy.
- Using a slotted spoon, gently transfer cooked ravioli directly into the brown butter sage sauce.
- Gently toss ravioli in the sauce, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the brown butter and sage.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Plate the ravioli immediately, spooning any remaining brown butter sage sauce over the top.
- Serve hot, optionally garnishing with additional fresh sage leaves or grated Parmesan cheese.
Tips
- Temperature Matters: Allow ravioli to sit at room temperature before cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Brown Butter Perfection: Watch your butter closely when browning - the line between golden and burnt is thin. Look for a light golden color and a nutty aroma.
- Sage Handling: Gently add sage leaves to prevent splattering and to infuse maximum flavor into the brown butter.
- Pasta Cooking Technique: Use a slotted spoon when transferring ravioli to maintain sauce integrity and prevent excess water.
- Serving Pro Tip: Serve immediately while the brown butter sage sauce is warm and the ravioli are at their most delicate and flavorful.
- Optional Elegance: Garnish with extra fresh sage leaves or a sprinkle of Parmesan for a restaurant-quality presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
