Ravioli with Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce
Ravioli with pumpkin alfredo sauce is a delicious savory way to enjoy the flavors of fall without going into pumpkin spice overload. Quick and easy and more delicious than anything you could get in a restaurant!
Servings: 6
Calories: 188kcal
Ingredients
- cheese ravioli
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves washed and finely chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage leaves
- dash ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
- 1/4 cup pecans whole or halves
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook your ravioli according to the package directions. Strain them, and toss them with a little olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside, if needed.
- While the water/ravioli are cooking, prepare the pumpkin alfredo sauce.
- Start by adding the flour, broth, and milk to a mixing bowl. Whisk them together until evenly combined.
- Heat a large sauce pan over medium heat, add the butter. Once melted, add the garlic and let it simmer for roughly 30 seconds. Just until fragrant, but not burnt.
- Stir in the milk broth mixture, whisking until evenly combined. Then stir in the pumpkin, cheese, herbs, and spices until incorporated.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, and let it continue cooking (stirring occasionally) until thickened- roughly 10-15 minutes.
- Add the ravioli to the skillet, gently stirring to incorporate.
- Ladle the ravioli onto plates to serve, and top them with the toasted pine nuts and pecans- if using.
Notes
- Check your labels carefully! Make sure it says pumpkin puree, NOT pumpkin pie filling. The pumpkin pie filling has spices meant for a pie and won’t work well in this savory dish.
- If you prefer, you can make your own pumpkin puree instead of using canned puree. You will use the same amount of either one.
- Don’t love nuts? Try adding crumbled bacon for added crunch and flavor. The nuts add some great crunch and flavor, so I strongly recommend them. You could also use breadcrumbs or broken up croutons.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3848IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 2mg