Description
A simple and delightful Italian dish featuring fresh cheese ravioli tossed in a fragrant brown butter sage sauce, garnished with Parmesan cheese and crispy sage leaves for a comforting and elegant meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 package (20 ounces) fresh cheese ravioli
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8–10 fresh sage leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Extra Parmesan cheese and sage leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the ravioli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fresh cheese ravioli and cook according to the package instructions, typically around 3-5 minutes until they float to the surface. Drain carefully and set aside.
- Prepare the sage butter sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the fresh sage leaves and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes or until the butter starts to brown and develops a nutty aroma while the sage leaves become crisp. Be careful to avoid burning the butter.
- Toss ravioli in the sauce: Lower the heat to low and add the cooked ravioli to the skillet. Gently toss to ensure all the ravioli are evenly coated with the brown butter sage sauce.
- Season and finish: Season the dish with salt and black pepper to taste. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese over the ravioli and toss lightly to combine.
- Serve: Plate the ravioli warm and garnish with additional grated Parmesan and crispy sage leaves if desired. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Brown the butter just until it turns golden and smells nutty; watch closely to prevent burning for the best flavor.
- This dish pairs beautifully with a light green salad or roasted vegetables to round out the meal.
- Use fresh sage leaves for optimal flavor and texture in the sauce.
- For a vegetarian meal, ensure the Parmesan used is free from animal rennet if preferred.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
