Description
This 20 Minute Creamy Pumpkin Ravioli is a comforting and flavorful Italian-inspired dish featuring tender fresh cheese ravioli tossed in a luscious pumpkin cream sauce infused with garlic, nutmeg, and fresh rosemary. Perfect for an easy, cozy weeknight dinner that highlights the rich taste of seasonal pumpkin with a cheesy, creamy finish.
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp dried nutmeg
- 10 oz pumpkin puree (about ⅔ of a 15 oz can)
- 1 ½ cups half & half
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
- ¾ cup fresh Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated
- ½ tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Pasta
- 20 oz store-bought fresh cheese ravioli (such as RANA), cooked according to package instructions
Instructions
- Melt the Butter and Cook Garlic: In a pan over low heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic cloves and stir occasionally, cooking for 3 to 5 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant but not browned.
- Add Nutmeg: Stir in ½ teaspoon dried nutmeg to the fragrant garlic butter, allowing the warm spice to infuse the mixture.
- Add Pumpkin Puree: Increase heat to medium-low and add 10 ounces of pumpkin puree, stirring well to combine. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to heat through and meld the flavors.
- Incorporate Half & Half: Slowly pour in 1 ½ cups of half & half while whisking constantly to create a smooth, creamy sauce base.
- Add Seasonings and Cheese: Stir in 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary, ¾ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Bring to a Low Boil: Increase the heat to medium and bring the sauce to a gentle boil. Once it reaches this point, reduce heat back down to low to keep the sauce warm without boiling over.
- Combine with Cooked Ravioli: Add the cooked fresh cheese ravioli directly into the pumpkin cream sauce. Gently toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the pumpkin ravioli hot, garnishing with extra grated cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Fresh rosemary adds a significant aromatic quality; using fresh rather than dried rosemary is highly recommended.
- Use store-bought fresh cheese ravioli for convenience, such as RANA brand, which cooks quickly and complements the creamy sauce perfectly.
- Cook the ravioli according to package instructions to ensure they are tender but not overcooked before adding to the sauce.
- Adjust seasonings including salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
