Fresh Ravioli with Browned Butter and Sage
User Reviews
5
Fresh Ravioli with Browned Butter and Sage
Description
Fresh Ravioli with Browned Butter and Sage showcases the combination of store-bought fresh ravioli with a simple yet flavorful sauce. The butter is carefully browned in a skillet, releasing a nuttier taste and deep aroma. Adding fresh sage leaves and chopped walnuts during browning introduces herbal crispness and crunch that contrast the soft pasta well.
The cooked ravioli is then tossed in the browned butter sauce, coating each piece and allowing the sage and walnut flavors to meld with the pasta. Optionally, freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top adds a savory, slightly salty element that enhances the overall depth of the dish.
This preparation suits a quick dinner or a starter and pairs nicely with light salads or steamed vegetables. Using fresh ravioli with fillings like pumpkin or butternut squash adds a subtly sweet note, which the browned butter sauce balances delightfully.
Ingredients
- (2) ounce pkgs. ravioli flavor of choice such as pumpkin, butternut squash, cheese, etc, fresh
- 6 Tablespoons butter may use up to 8 Tablespoons if you prefer more sauce, salted
- 2-3 Tablespoons sage roughly chopped, fresh leaves
- 1/2 cup walnuts (roughly chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Parmesan Cheese optional, freshly grated
Instructions
- Heat large pot of water over high heat. Add a generous amount of salt. Once the water is boiling, add ravioli and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- While cooking ravioli, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently and swirling the pot to ensure even cooking. After several minutes, the butter will begin to foam. Add the sage leaves and walnuts and continue to stir and swirl the skillet. When the butter is a light golden brown color and nutty in aroma and the sage is crispy, remove from heat.
- Toss cooked ravioli in with the sauce. Salt to taste. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese, if preferred. +
Notes
- Trader Joe's pumpkin ravioli or butternut squash ravioli are good options for this recipe.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
