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    Recipes » Main Course Recipes » Pasta

    Giant Delicata Ravioli with Sage and Brown Butter

    Published: Dec 8, 2013 · Modified: Nov 2, 2020 by Marissa Stevens · 10 Comments

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    Ravioli is usually disappointing (one reason I love Gnudi). You read a title like "Asparagus and Pancetta Ravioli" on a menu, and you think that you'll actually be able to taste the asparagus and pancetta. But, too often, ravioli tastes like thick pasta and the filling flavor is lost.

    Giant Delicata Squash Ravioli with Sage n Brown Butter

    That's why this idea for a giant, delicata squash filling loaded ravioli started to percolate in my mind. I finally got around to trying it and I'm SO excited to share it with you. Not only is it spectacularly easy, it's spectacularly delicious. I'm writing the recipe as an easy dinner idea for two, because that's how we'll eat them. But of course you can cook more at once if you like.

    delicata filling

    For this first batch I cheated, but just a little, by buying premade pasta. Of course you can make your own and I will next time. Or maybe the time after that. 🙂 But the fresh lasagna noodles in the refrigerator section of your grocery store make quick work of these.

    ravioli

    Once you've filled the ravioli, a ravioli press like the one pictured above works well to secure the edges. Of course you'll just use the edge of the press along the edges, not press over the filling as the opening won't be wide enough.

    When you make these, freeze any extras. They go straight from the freezer to simmering water and take just a minute or two longer to cook.

    delicata ravioli

    Giant Delicata Ravioli with Sage and Brown Butter

    Marissa Stevens
    If you don't cook these all at one, freeze extra ravioli in a single layer in a freezer bag. Slide them frozen into simmering water when you're ready to eat them. They'll take a couple of extra minutes to cook.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6 ravioli
    Calories 236 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 ounce package fresh lasagna noodles or homemade lasagna noodles

    Filling:

    • 1 large delicata squash sliced half long-wise, seeds removed
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 small shallot minced
    • salt to taste
    • freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves plus more for garnish

    Sauce:

    • 6 tablespoons butter
    • 24 leaves fresh sage or more

    Toppings:

    • ½ cup roasted pumpkin seeds
    • finely chopped fresh parsley

    Instructions
     

    Ravioli Filling:

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • Add water to a glass baking dish, enough to come about ½-inch up the side. Place delicata halves side by side in the dish, cut side down.
    • Bake for about 45 minutes, until squash is very tender. Once squash is cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh.
    • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add roasted delicata flesh, smash until mostly smooth (you'll have a few chunks left - yum!). Stir in cheese and parsley; remove from heat.

    Assemble and Cook Ravioli:

    • Cut one fresh lasagna sheet in half lengthwise. Add a scant ¼ cup of filling to center of one half sheet. Top with second half, pressing edges to seal. Repeat with remaining filling, you should end up with 6 or 8 ravioli. (See headnote.)
    • Heat enough water to cover ravioli in a wide sauté pan; bring to a high simmer. Slide in 2-4 ravioli (depending on the size of your pan) keep them in a single layer, and cook until pasta is tender and filling is heated through, 4-6 minutes. Repeat with remaining ravioli.
    • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Melt butter in a small skillet; add sage leaves. Cook and stir until butter is lightly brown and sage leaves have crisped. Remove from heat.
    • When the ravioli are done, carefully lift each out with a slotted spoon and place on serving plates. Drizzle brown butter and sage leaves equally over plates. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 213mgPotassium: 378mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1727IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword comfort food
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    1. Genevieve says

      February 13, 2022 at 2:05 pm

      5 stars
      Very tasty, made this tonight with homemade pasta and it was delicious. It was the first time I made giant ravioli and we all loved it, even my 10 year old boy who is a bit picky about veggies... I didn't have the ingredients for the topping but it didn't miss a thing. I'll be doing this again, thanks for sharing!

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      • Marissa Stevens says

        February 14, 2022 at 3:43 pm

        This is wonderful to hear, Genevieve! Thank you for coming back to let me know!

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    2. Trish | Well Worn Fork says

      October 16, 2014 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      I love huge ravioli - this looks AMAZING!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        October 16, 2014 at 8:27 am

        Thanks, Trish!

        Reply
    3. Joanne says

      December 10, 2013 at 4:28 am

      These giant ravioli are so fun! And I agree with you...if I"m getting a fun filling in my ravioli, I want to be able to at least taste it!

      Reply
    4. Mallory @ Because I Like Chocolate says

      December 09, 2013 at 12:43 pm

      What a beautiful plate. Who wouldn't like a giant ravioli?

      Reply
    5. Eileen says

      December 09, 2013 at 11:32 am

      Ooh, these ravioli sound so good! I love the idea of maximizing the size for tons of delicious squash filling. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      December 09, 2013 at 10:48 am

      You're so right! And the same goes for tortellini! You get it and there's hardly any flavour from the veal or spinach in it. It's from the sauce instead. Thanks for a great idea Marissa!

      Reply
    7. Dori Day says

      December 09, 2013 at 10:40 am

      This is calling my name.

      Reply
    8. Kacey says

      December 08, 2013 at 11:15 pm

      Oh man, this is such a brilliant Idea! We have so many delicata squash here in Japan, I'm often at a loss at what to do with them. Thanks!

      Reply

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