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Fresh Ravioli with Browned Butter and Sage
5 from 21 votes

Fresh Ravioli with Browned Butter and Sage

This recipe features fresh ravioli tossed in a warm sauce of browned butter infused with crispy sage and crunchy walnuts, creating a nutty and aromatic dish. The butter is gently cooked until golden, complementing the ravioli’s tender texture, and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for added richness.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Course: Side Dish, Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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. 
  2. 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.
  3. 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.