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Thanksgiving Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter and Pecans

Thanksgiving Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter and Pecans


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  • Author: Marco Rivera
  • Total Time: 70
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Indulge in the cozy, comforting flavors of homemade Thanksgiving Butternut Squash Ravioli, enveloped in a silky brown butter sauce and topped with crunchy pecans. This express recipe is perfect for your holiday feast or a family-style dinner.


Ingredients

– 2 cups all-purpose flour

– 3 large eggs

– 1 teaspoon salt

– 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed (about 2 cups)

– 2 tablespoons olive oil

– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

– 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped

– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage


Instructions

1. Make the ravioli dough: In a food processor, combine the flour, eggs, and salt. Pulse until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 2-3 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the filling: In a medium saucepan, toss the cubed butternut squash with the olive oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Roast at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or until fork-tender. Transfer to a food processor and puree until smooth. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.

3. Roll out the dough: Divide the dough into 4 pieces. Working with one piece at a time (keep the rest covered), use a pasta machine or rolling pin to roll the dough into thin sheets, about 1/8-inch thick.

4. Assemble the ravioli: Place heaping tablespoons of the butternut squash filling onto one sheet of dough, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Brush the dough between the filling with water, then top with a second sheet of dough. Gently press around each mound of filling to seal. Use a ravioli cutter or a sharp knife to cut out the individual ravioli.

5. Cook the ravioli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully drop the ravioli into the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they float to the surface.

6. Make the brown butter sauce: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and nutty in aroma, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the toasted pecans and chopped sage.

7. Serve: Gently transfer the cooked ravioli to the brown butter sauce and toss to coat. Serve immediately, garnished with extra pecans and sage if desired.

Notes

For a richer filling, you can add a tablespoon of mascarpone cheese to the butternut squash puree. Leftover ravioli can be frozen for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 40
  • Category: Pasta & Noodles
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American