Description
Sage-infused butternut squash ravioli whispers Italian comfort with its luxurious cream sauce. Rich herbal notes meld perfectly with silky pasta, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of seasonal elegance.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6–8 fresh sage leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a medium saucepan and melt butter over medium heat, creating a golden base for the aromatic sauce.
- Introduce minced garlic and fresh sage leaves to the melted butter, allowing them to release their fragrant essence for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden and intensely aromatic.
- Reduce heat to low, gently pour heavy cream into the pan, whisking carefully to create a smooth, uniform liquid that will form the foundation of the luxurious sauce.
- Allow the cream mixture to simmer delicately for 5-7 minutes, stirring intermittently to prevent scorching and develop a rich, velvety consistency.
- Gradually incorporate freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese completely dissolves and integrates into the sauce, creating a silky, glossy texture.
- Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting to achieve a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Carefully fold the warm butternut squash ravioli into the sage-infused cream sauce, ensuring each pasta pillow is generously and evenly coated with the decadent mixture.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately, allowing the sauce to cling tantalizingly to the delicate ravioli, ready to be enjoyed while piping hot.
Notes
- Use fresh sage leaves for a more vibrant, aromatic flavor that elevates the entire sauce.
- Choose high-quality Parmesan cheese that melts smoothly and adds rich, nutty depth to the creamy sauce.
- Control heat carefully to prevent cream from separating or burning, maintaining a gentle simmer for silky texture.
- Make the sauce gluten-free by ensuring Parmesan cheese is pure and using alternative butter if needed for dairy-sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg