Sage Brown Butter Sauce for Butternut Squash Ravioli
Sage Brown Butter Sauce for Butternut Squash Ravioli is a simple brown butter ravioli sauce recipe that delivers five-minute cooking, nutty buttery flavor, and an easy skillet method perfect for quick dinners. Butter gently browns with fresh sage in a skillet before coating tender butternut squash ravioli for a rich, aromatic sauce that feels elegant but requires very little effort.
Servings: 3
Calories: 186kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- Slotted spoon
- Sauce whisk
- Tongs for Tossing Ravioli
Ingredients
- 1 (9 ounce) package prepared Butternut squash ravioli
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 to 6 fresh sage leaves
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream optional
- salt and cracked pepper to taste
- grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the butternut squash ravioli according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside, keeping them warm.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sage leaves, allowing them to crisp slightly as the butter begins to brown. Stir gently until the butter takes on an aroma and turns slightly golden-brown in color.
- Lower the heat and add the cream, stirring quickly to blend with the browned butter.
- Add the cooked ravioli to the skillet, gently tossing to coat them in the brown butter sauce. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve hot with grated Parmesan.
Notes
Cooking Notes:
Brown the butter slowly while watching the color and aroma carefully. Once it turns golden and nutty, add the ravioli quickly to coat.
Tips for Best Results
- Cook the butter over medium heat so it browns gradually.
- Toss the ravioli gently in the sauce to keep them intact.
- Add the cream quickly after browning to prevent the butter from burning.
- Serve the dish immediately while the sauce is silky.
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 540IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg
