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Pumpkin Ravioli with Whipped Ricotta and Brown Butter Sage

25 minutes
easy
Serves 4 people
Pumpkin ravioli plated over whipped ricotta and topped with brown butter sage

Ingredients 

For the Ravioli:

  • 1 lb pumpkin ravioli fresh or refrigerated
  • Olive oil light brush or drizzle
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the Whipped Ricotta:

  • 2 cups whole milk ricotta at room temperature
  • 3 –4 tbsp olive oil or splash of heavy cream, optional
  • 2 pinches nutmeg
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Salt to taste

For the Brown Butter & Sage:

  • 6 tbsp salted butter
  • 10 –12 fresh sage leaves

Directions 

  • In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, olive oil, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt. Whisk vigorously until smooth, airy, and slightly glossy.
  • If you want guaranteed pillowy texture, par-cook the ravioli first. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add ravioli, and cook for 1–2 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Then proceed with one of the crisping methods below.
  • To air fry in a basket air fryer, preheat to 350°F. Brush ravioli with oil, sprinkle with Parmesan, and arrange in a single layer. Cook 5–6 minutes, shaking once, until lightly golden but still soft inside.
  • To air fry in a toaster oven air fryer, preheat to 375°F. Place ravioli on tray, brush with oil, sprinkle with Parmesan, and cook 7–8 minutes, flipping once.
  • To bake in a conventional oven, preheat to 375°F. Arrange ravioli on parchment, brush with oil, sprinkle with Parmesan, and roast 10–12 minutes, flipping once.
  • To pan fry in a skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ravioli in a single layer and cook 2–3 minutes per side, until lightly golden but still tender. Sprinkle Parmesan during the last minute so it melts onto the ravioli.
  • In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sage leaves and cook until butter turns golden and nutty and the sage crisps, 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Spread the whipped ricotta across the bottom of each plate or a serving platter. Arrange the frizzled ravioli on top in layers. Spoon over the brown butter and scatter crispy sage.
  • Par-cooking makes ravioli extra tender inside.
  • Don’t skimp on the Parmesan—it adds a salty crust and balances the pumpkin sweetness.