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🍝 Best Butternut Squash Ravioli Sauce

This Butternut Squash Ravioli Sauce is a silky butter-based sauce with garlic, sage, and a hint of cream. It enhances the natural sweetness of butternut squash ravioli and turns a simple pasta dish into a restaurant-quality meal in minutes.
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Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8–10 fresh sage leaves
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (optional, for richness)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp nutmeg (optional, enhances squash flavor)
  • ¼ cup pasta cooking water (as needed)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions
 

  • 1️⃣ Cook the ravioliBoil butternut squash ravioli according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
  • 2️⃣ Brown the butter In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Let it cook until it turns lightly golden and smells nutty (about 2–3 minutes).
  • 3️⃣ Add garlic & sage Stir in garlic and sage leaves.Cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant — do not burn the garlic.
  • 4️⃣ Make it creamy (optional)Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.Simmer gently for 1–2 minutes.
  • 5️⃣ Combine with ravioli Add cooked ravioli to the pan.Toss gently, adding small splashes of pasta water to loosen the sauce and help it coat the pasta.
  • 6️⃣ Serve Finish with freshly grated Parmesan and cracked black pepper.

Notes

🌟 Flavor Variations

  • Brown Butter Sage Only: Skip the cream for a lighter, classic sauce
  • Walnut Sage Sauce: Add chopped toasted walnuts for crunch
  • Garlic Parmesan Cream: Add extra cream + Parmesan for a richer sauce
  • Crispy Prosciutto: Top with crispy prosciutto pieces for a savory contrast