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California-Style Ravioli with Sage Butter Sauce

Cheesy ravioli tossed in a nutty browned butter sauce with crispy sage and a squeeze of Meyer lemon—a simple 5-ingredient fall comfort dish.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Fall Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Quick Meals
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the ravioli
  • 18-20 oz store-bought or homemade ravioli cheese or spinach filling work well
For the sauce
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter California-style, like from a local creamery
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 20-25 leaves fresh sage leaves from your garden or farmers market
  • 1 Meyer lemon California-grown for a sweeter, floral note
  • Parmigiano Reggiano for grating, about 1/4 cup

Method
 

Cook the ravioli
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Cook the ravioli according to package directions (if using homemade, cook until they float and are tender, about 3-4 minutes). Drain carefully to avoid tearing.
Make the browned butter sage sauce
  1. While the ravioli cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt, swirling the pan occasionally. Cook for about 3 minutes, until the butter turns a deep golden brown and smells nutty. Stir in a few grinds of black pepper and the sage leaves. Continue cooking for 2 more minutes, stirring now and then, until the sage is crispy. Squeeze in about 1/2 tablespoon of fresh Meyer lemon juice.
Combine and serve
  1. Gently add the drained ravioli to the skillet with the browned butter sauce. Toss carefully to coat each piece. Divide the ravioli among 4 plates or bowls. Top with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano and a final squeeze of Meyer lemon.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 14gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 680mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Substitute ravioli with tortellini or gnocchi for a different texture.
For a richer sauce, stir in 2 tablespoons of mascarpone cheese after browning the butter.
Add crunch with 1/4 cup toasted chopped almonds or walnuts.
To make it a heartier meal, toss in crispy pancetta or roasted butternut squash cubes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a skillet to avoid soggy ravioli.

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