Butter Cream Sauce For Butternut Squash Ravioli Recipe
Tender butternut squash ravioli gets a quick, silky upgrade in this buttery cream sauce with shallots, fresh tarragon, thyme, and Parmesan. Ready in about 15 minutes, it makes an easy, comforting dinner for two.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
Ravioli
- 1 (8-ounce) package butternut squash ravioli, frozen or refrigerated
Butter Cream Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallot
- 1 sprig tarragon, leaves removed from the stem
- 2–3 sprigs thyme, leaves removed from the stems
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving if desired
Instructions
- Cook the ravioli.
Prepare the butternut squash ravioli according to the package directions. Drain and set aside while you make the sauce.
- Melt the butter.
While the ravioli cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt.
- Sauté the shallot and herbs.
Add the sliced shallot to the melted butter and sauté for 1–2 minutes, until softened. Stir occasionally and keep the shallot from browning or burning. Add the tarragon and thyme leaves.
- Finish the cream sauce.
Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan. Season with the salt and pepper, stirring until the cheese is incorporated.
- Coat the ravioli.
Add the cooked ravioli to the skillet and gently spoon the sauce over the pasta until evenly coated.
- Serve.
Divide the ravioli between two plates and finish with additional grated Parmesan, if desired.
Notes
- Cook the ravioli according to its package directions; cooking time can vary between refrigerated and frozen varieties.
- Keep the heat low after adding the cream and Parmesan to help the sauce stay smooth.
- Handle the cooked ravioli gently so the pasta does not tear.
- Add a small splash of pasta cooking water if the sauce needs loosening.
- Nutrition values are estimates and will vary by ravioli brand and the amount of Parmesan used.
