Pumpkin Sauce for Ravioli
Pumpkin sauce over ravioli is one of my new favorite cravings! I sampled some a month or two ago and worked to recapture that fantastic flavor at home.
This is an easy recipe that will amaze your friends, but doesn’t take a whole lot of effort.
The secret is to use some #ConvenienceCooking ingredients such as prepared pumpkin from a can and some frozen raviolis.
I added some spices and topped it off with brown butter and sage leaves. Of course, I tossed in a little bit of crushed garlic, for good measure.
For depth of flavor, I used paprika, turmeric, and sage mixed into the pumpkin. What a great combination of spices.
These spices give the whole seasonal flavor that I was looking for this fall. I was so happy with the way this recipe turned out. It’s not quite the same as the sample I had at the fancy Italian restaurant we went to on vacation, but I can make this at home every day if I want!
My husband has the king of all sage bushes in the garden. This year it’s grown until it’s nearly four feet by four feet … filling the raised bed.
I grabbed a handful of leaves for this recipe. There really isn’t anything like the aroma and flavor of fresh herbs.
I put some butter in my small cast iron skillet and browned the butter while I cooked the sage. The garlic went in a the last minute, and wow, is that delicious!
Variations:
I made this recipe using coconut milk. You can use any variety of milk you have on hand or is on your eating plan.
If you’re not a fan of garlic, leave it out.
Adding some chopped pecans or walnuts just prior to serving would be a wonderful touch.
Make It a Meal:
Add this dish to your Thanksgiving menu. It will be wonderful with Corn Pudding, Green Bean Casserole, Loaded Sweet Potatoes and French Onion Soup.
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This recipe serves up about six good sized servings. I served mine in bowls, but if you have dishes with a lip on the edge, you could use a plate.
Add some warm bread and a light salad, you’ve got supper!
Pumpkin Sauce for Ravioli Recipe
Ingredients:
Pumpkin puree, coconut milk, black pepper, paprika, turmeric, salt, sage, butter, garlic and sage leaves.
Recipe Directions:
Mix the pumpkin and coconut milk in a small sauce pan. Add black pepper, paprika, turmeric, salt and sage. Heat. Serve over cheese ravioli with browned butter, garlic and sage leaves.
Pumpkin Sauce for Ravioli
Full of seasonal flavors and elegant enough for a fancy dinner, but easy enough to make on a weeknight.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Sage ground
- 4 TB Butter
- 2 TB Garlic
- 6-8 Sage leaves
- Frozen Cheese Ravioli
Instructions
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Prepare cheese ravioli according to package directions, set aside.
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In small pan, mix the pumpkin puree and coconut milk until smooth.
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Add black pepper, paprika, turmeric, salt and sage powders. Stir.
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Heat over low setting to warm through.
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In small cast iron skillet or other pan, melt butter. Heat until browned and foaming.
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Add garlic and sage leaves. Cook for 1 minute.
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Serve ravioli, spoon pumpkin sauce over the ravioli. Pour browned butter mixture over all.
Approximate Nutritional Information:
Servings Per Recipe: 6, Amount Per Serving: Calories: 176, Fat: 17g, Cholesterol: 20g, Sodium: 257mg, Carbs: 6g, Protein: 2g
(please remember these are approximate and will vary slightly based on your ingredient selections.)
For sauce only.
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Oh my goodness this looks absolutely delicious – it has been ages since I had raviloi but I love it so I need to try and make this sauce ASAP!
Sarah, give this version a try! It’s a nice alternative to cheese or marinara sauces and you’ll be glad you made it.
now u got me craving big time! i like the coconut variety too@
Hurry up and gather the ingredients, you’ll be glad you did!
Craving satisfied!
I love pumpkin a lot but never tried to make it a sauce. It look so delicious and I would love to try this to other dish.
Emma, my husband said the same thing … “pumpkin in a sauce?” He didn’t think it sounded right. But then, he ate two servings!
So yummy! I can’t wait to give this recipe a try! I’ll have to try them!
Super yummy! I’ll bet you’ll have a hard time eating just one serving!
How refreshing to see a recipe I have never heard of. I am always looking for something new to cook, especially ones that are not complicated.
You’re welcome, Cindy! Easy recipes is the focus here at Apron Free Cooking.
I love all the spices. This sounds like a great recipe and the pictures spot on.
Thanks Vanessa! It’s a delicious, different way to serve up a family favorite.
I like ravioli but I’ve never tried them with pumpkin sauce. I’m quite curious how it tastes so I need to try your recipe
Please pop back and let me know what you think after you’ve given this a try!
this is spoon licking good! Wow I never heard of this and would be eating the sauce before it hit the pasta!
I’ll admit that I did a few taste tests along the way.
Oh my goodness this looks and sounds amazing! I love pumpkin everything…definitely want to try this soon!
It’s a bit different than you would initially expect, but the flavor is amazing.
I am loving the combination of turmeric and coconut milk! That sounds so delicious and tasty-yum!
Don’t those two ingredients go together like peas and carrots?!
Yummy! This made me drool. Cannot wait to try this. This recipe looks incredible! Thank you.
Glad to hear you’re tempted. Come back and let me know how it turned out for you.
Wow this pumpkin sauce looks like one of the best sauces that I’ve ever seen! Combined with these ravioli, this is perfect! I can not wait to try. Thanks for the recipe!
You’re welcome, Dan! It’s so good! And not too unusual for picky eaters (my husband is exhibit A)
Everyone in my house loves ravioli. But we’ve never tried them with a pumpkin sauce. It sounds incredibly delicious!
A new approach to your old favorite … it’s a nice way to have something familiar, yet experimental.
This is a perfect weeknight meal. warm and hearty but simple to make. Going to pin this for later.
you’ll be glad you did on a cool night, when you make this up.
This looks incredible! Such a rich, gorgeous color on that sauce. Sage pairs so well with that, too.
Thank you, Kylee!
Good flavors, great color, super easy!
pumpkin in sauce! That’s genius right! I mean I can imagine how delicious these ravioli would taste. I wish I had a bowl of ravioli in hand right now.Picture perfect
Jo, you’re making me laugh! It is genius … at least I think so.
That would be a nice change from the regular. Love the twist of adding pumpkin sauce instead of tomato sauce on the ravioli. Saving for later.
It is a nice change from the normal … and please let me know how you like it, when you do make it up.
I’ve heard of pumpkin filling but never a pumpkin sauce. It sounds delicious. What a great sauce for ravioli. We love our homemade ravioli and this sauce would be ideal over it.
Think about how incredible a pumpkin filled ravioli would be tossed in this pumpkin sauce …
I don’t think I have ever tried pumpkin sauce over ravioli but just the sound of it is amazing! What a yummy recipe that I definitely need to try!
Oh you do need to try it! Please let me know how you like it.
I love the flavour combination of the pumpkin with the brown butter and the sage! True Fall comfort food. This would even be incredible thinned out and eaten as a soup!
Oh there you go! Add a bit more coconut milk, and it’d be a fabulous soup!