Pumpkin & Cheese Ravioli with Savory Sauce

Indulge in a delightful dish where cheese-filled ravioli is elegantly topped with a sweet and savory pumpkin sauce, forming the perfect autumn comfort food.

Ingredients

1	(30 ounce) package cheese ravioli
½	cup mascarpone cheese
2	tablespoons butter
1	pinch ground black pepper
1 ½	cups skim milk
1	cup pumpkin puree
½	cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1	tablespoon brown sugar
2	teaspoons ground cinnamon
2	teaspoons salt
1	teaspoon nutmeg
	salt and ground black pepper to taste
⅓	cup pine nuts

Instructions

• 1. Begin by filling a large pot with lightly salted water, bringing it to a rolling boil. Gently stir in the ravioli and allow it to return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the ravioli float to the top and the filling is heated through, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the ravioli.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the mascarpone cheese, butter, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir in the milk, pumpkin puree, Pecorino Romano cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon, 2 teaspoons of salt, and nutmeg into the mascarpone cheese mixture. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce thickens, around 5 to 10 minutes. Add the cooked ravioli to the sauce, tossing gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper to your taste preference. When serving, sprinkle each portion with pine nuts for an added crunch.

Jul 19, 2024