Thou shalt eat stuffed pasta…

…preferably with a browned-butter, sage parmesan sauce - add wilted spinach. Tonight’s meal was one born of impromtu hunger (as I find many are during the week). I love fresh pasta, and if I can find good raviolis with appealing fillings, they are a must cook in my kitchen. If you have the time to make them homemade, kudos! But being the Monday evening it is, I’ll have to pass this round. Lucklily, I have found many specialty store, fresh pastas are as good as homemade. I just picked-up some Pumpkin Sage Raviolis & knew just what to do with them…

Pumpkin and sage lend a sweet flavor, so a red sauce would seem a bit overpowering. Instead, I went simple, using a little butter, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, fresh thyme and touch of crispy bacon for contrast. Let’s not forget the bed of wilted spinach to serve them upon. Healthy & the right compliment! It was awesome. I’m so hooked, I am even contemplating having them again tomorrow night.

Pumpkin & Sage Raviolis

with brown butter sauce & bacon

I loved them & think you might too, so here is the low down…

Pumpkin Sage Ravilois & Browned Butter + Parm Sauce

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: good for two (with 1 package of fresh ravioli)

Serving Size: 2

Pumpkin Sage Ravilois & Browned Butter + Parm Sauce

What to get...

1 package of fresh raviolis, pumpkin sage in this case

For the sauce...

1 clove garlic, minced
2 T butter
1 T EVOO
3 T parmesan/cheese blend, shredded
3 strips bacon (bake in oven separately)
3 T white wine
1 tsp dried or fresh thyme
1/4 tsp dried, ground sage
dash cayenne pepper
S&P

What to do...

In oven, bake strips of bacon on 350 for approx 20 min, until crisp. Cool & drain on paper towels
In well salted water, boil fresh raviolis for about 4 minutes. Drain & set aside.
In warm pot, add butter & melt.
Add EVOO, minced garlic, wine, seasonings, 2 T of shredded parm,1 slice bacon slice, crumbled
On low, heat mixture and let thicken slightly, stirring constantly.
Now add cooked raviolis & toss gently.
To this, add cleaned fresh spinach & steam about 2 min, till wilted, but not overcooked!
Plate & add crumbled bacon as desired, with a fresh thyme sprig for garnish.
Eat and enjoy!

Notes

This is very good & EASY for a weeknight dinner. Give it a try!

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I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. Happy Monday…