Butternut Squash Ravioli – Enthusiastic Cooking

This Butternut Squash Ravioli is a fresh and delectable autumnal dish that you will adore. Prepared with fresh herbs, Parmesan, and brown butter, the herbal and nutty, cheesy tastes of this pasta are undeniably appetizing.

To explore other delightful ravioli recipes, take a look at our popular lobster ravioli and cheese ravioli.

Recipe Details

Butternut Squash Ravioli is the ideal dish for fall! Its festive flavors and gratifying texture make it an excellent comfort food on chilly nights and one of our family favorites.

• FLAVOR: The nutty brown butter and Parmesan contribute delicious taste to this ravioli. The sweet butternut squash filling is intensified by the fresh thyme and sage.
• CONSISTENCY: Tender, al dente ravioli smothered in a luscious, buttery sauce makes this dish irresistible.
• TIME: This ravioli is so speedy! It only takes 15 minutes to prepare.
• EASE: This recipe is effortlessly simple. With pre-made ravioli, it’s easy to whip up this meal at a moment’s notice.

Essentials

Notes on Ingredients

• Ravioli made from butternut squash: Using pre-made ravioli rather than crafting ravioli from scratch saves a substantial amount of time with this dish. You can find it in the refrigerated or frozen section of your grocery store.
• Herbs straight from the garden: Fresh sage and thyme impart an incredible amount of flavor, as well as being aromatics that enhance the scent of this delectable ravioli dish. These two pair wonderfully with butternut squash.
• Toasted butter: When butter is cooked, the milk solids caramelize, giving it a rich, nutty flavor. This perfectly complements our butternut squash ravioli.

Add-ins and Substitutes

• Include vegetables: Introduce spinach, butternut squash, mushrooms, or kale to this ravioli dish.
• Infuse sweetness: Augment the natural sweetness of the butternut squash with maple syrup or brown sugar.
• Add lemon: Elevate the flavor with some citrusy notes from fresh lemon juice and zest.
• Swap other ravioli: You can experiment with this recipe using cheese ravioli, lobster ravioli, or any variation you prefer in place of the butternut squash.

How to Create Butternut Squash Ravioli

• Cook the ravioli. Add salt to a pot of boiling water over high heat, then add the butternut squash ravioli. Cook them until the ravioli begin to float to the top of the pot.
• Strain them. Place the ravioli in a colander to drain the water out. Then return them to the pot.
• Toast the butter. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Carefully cook and caramelize it until it turns a medium amber color.
• Incorporate the fresh herbs. Add the sage leaves and chopped thyme to the butter, giving it a rapid stir.
• Blend. Pour the butter mixture over the cooked ravioli and toss to combine. Serve the butternut squash ravioli hot with a topping of grated Parmesan cheese.

Pro Tip: Do not rinse the ravioli as this will remove starch that will help the butter sage sauce adhere to the pasta.

Recipe Pointers

• Refuse dry herbs: Fresh herbs have significantly more flavor than dried herbs. Make sure you’re using fresh to enjoy the full, rich flavor that this recipe guarantees.
• Prevent overcooking the ravioli: Since ravioli contains a filling, it’s especially important not to overcook it. Overcooked ravioli can lead to tears in the pasta and lost filling. Cook them al dente.
• Keep a close eye on the butter to prevent burning: Brown butter is delectable, nutty, and intense. Burnt butter, on the other hand, not so much. Keep a close eye to ensure the butter caramelizes only to a medium amber color.

FAQs

Meal Pairing Suggestions

This Butternut Squash Ravioli is a marvelous dish to serve with proteins or side dishes. It also pairs wonderfully with bread to sop up any excess buttery sauce.

• Meats: Serve this ravioli with Air Fryer Steak, Breaded Chicken Skewers, Air Fryer Pork Chops (VIDEO), or Garlic Butter Steak Bites.
• Seafood: Pair this Butternut Squash Ravioli with Pesto Salmon, Pan Fried Cod with Sautéed Vegetables, Cedar Plank Salmon, or Baked Shrimp.
• Sides: Serve this dish with Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts, Sauteed Garlic Asparagus, Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli, or Zucchini Fritters.
• Bread: Enjoy this ravioli with some Rustic Bread, Sourdough Bread, Focaccia Bread, or Garlic Cheese Bread.

Prepare This Recipe in Advance

Make ahead: You can prepare the sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge in an airtight container. When you are ready to cook the ravioli, just warm the brown butter sauce in a saucepan before combining.

Storage: To store leftovers of your Butternut Squash Ravioli, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last for about 3-5 days. When you are ready to warm it up, place it in a saucepan over medium heat for a few minutes. If the fridge has made it a little dry, you can add a little butter to loosen it up.

Freezing: Freeze this ravioli once cooled in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before warming in the microwave or on the stovetop.

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