Butternut Squash Ravioli Sauce

Butternut squash ravioli in a bowl with a fork.

Why we love this butternut squash ravioli sauce

The complex flavors infused by the browned butter elevate a basic butter sauce to a warm, autumn-inspired delight – while still only taking a few minutes to prepare.
This versatile sauce recipe pairs beautifully with various prepared, stuffed pastas – We’ve heard the Trader Joe’s pumpkin ravioli is delicious and it would be perfect for this sauce. Experiment with it by pairing it with traditional cheese tortellini or any other favorite stuffed pasta of your choice.

Seasonal ravioli in a brown butter sage sauce.

Here’s what you’ll need to make it

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Kitchen tools

Large Rondeau Pot

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large skillet

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Chef’s knife

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Ingredients you might need to pick up

Butternut squash ravioli – We got ours at Costco, of course feel free to try making a homemade ravioli or use your favorite brand.
Butter – We are going to transform your basic butter to a toasty brown butter.
Fresh sage – This really make the sauce, using dried sage won’t give you the strong sage flavor that the fresh leaves provide.
Garlic

Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.

A bowl of butternut squash ravioli in a brown butter sage sauce.

How to make this butternut squash ravioli sauce

Brown the butter. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, allow the butter to melt slowly. To ensure it doesn’t scorch, you will want to stir constantly, letting it cook slowly for approximately 5 minutes. If you need a step by step tutorial on browning butter this is a great post to learn how to do it perfectly.

Season the sauce. Once you’ve achieved beautifully browned butter, you can incorporate the garlic, sage, and a pinch of salt into the pan. Sauté the aromatic blend for a few minutes; you’ll notice the sauce starting to bubble and foam slightly. Remove it from the heat or continue cooking until your ravioli is ready to be stirred in.

Cook the ravioli. In a large pot of salted water, cook the ravioli according to package directions. Make sure to cook from frozen if package instructs, this will affect cooking time. You can tell the ravioli is cooked when it floats to the top of the water. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain and transfer to brown butter sage sauce.

Hands holding a bowl of seasonal ravioli in a brown butter sage sauce.

Everything you need to know about making butternut squash ravioli with sauce

What protein goes with butternut squash ravioli?

While butternut squash ravioli is typically served as a meatless main dish, that does not mean you can’t serve some protein along with it. Some grilled chicken, Italian sausage or even shrimp would be great served with these ravioli. You could even add some toasted nuts to the sauce for an additional protein boost.

What goes well with butternut squash ravioli?

Our favorite dish to serve along with butternut squash ravioli is this kale caesar salad. It’s hearty and simple, and it won’t outshine the flavors of the brown butter sage sauce.

What sauce to pair with Trader Joe’s pumpkin ravioli?

This brown butter sage sauce will pair perfectly with a variety of seasonal raviolis, including the Trader Joe’s pumpkin ravioli.

Close up of butternut squash ravioli in a brown butter sage sauce, in a bowl garnished with grated cheese.

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