Chestnut Ravioli with Sage Browned Butter: A Culinary Symphony of Autumn Flavors
As the autumn leaves paint a vibrant tapestry of colors, it's time to embark on a culinary journey that captures the essence of the season. Our Chestnut Ravioli with Sage Browned Butter recipe presents a delightful symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will tantalize your taste buds. This article offers a comprehensive guide to crafting this delectable dish, along with variations and additional recipes to elevate your dining experience.
The Chestnut Ravioli forms the centerpiece of this culinary creation. A delicate pasta dough envelops a rich and savory filling of roasted chestnuts, complemented by aromatic herbs and a touch of creamy ricotta cheese. The ravioli are then gently simmered in a flavorful broth, infusing them with a symphony of flavors.
Accompanying the ravioli is a luscious Sage Browned Butter sauce, a culinary masterpiece in its own right. Browned butter, infused with the earthy notes of fresh sage, creates a silky and nutty sauce that perfectly coats the ravioli. The aromatic symphony of the browned butter and sage enhances the ravioli's flavors, creating a harmonious balance of savory and nutty notes.
To further enhance your culinary adventure, this article provides variations on the classic Chestnut Ravioli recipe. Experiment with different fillings such as butternut squash or wild mushrooms to create unique and flavorful ravioli. Explore alternative cooking methods, such as pan-frying or baking, to add different textures and dimensions to the dish.
Complement your Chestnut Ravioli with a selection of side dishes that echo the autumnal theme. Roasted vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts or sweet potatoes, bring vibrant colors and a medley of flavors to the table. A crisp green salad, tossed with a tangy vinaigrette, adds a refreshing contrast to the richness of the ravioli.
Indulge in the art of homemade pasta with our comprehensive guide to making your own pasta dough. Discover the secrets of the perfect dough, from choosing the right flour to achieving the ideal consistency. Enhance your pasta-making skills with tips on shaping and cooking the dough to achieve al dente perfection.
For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, the article presents a delightful recipe for Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach Ravioli. This dish showcases the earthy sweetness of butternut squash, combined with the vibrant flavors of spinach and ricotta cheese. The ravioli are enveloped in a creamy tomato sauce, creating a comforting and flavorful dish that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.
Embark on a culinary journey with our Chestnut Ravioli with Sage Browned Butter recipe and explore the variations and side dishes that elevate this dish to a symphony of autumn flavors. Discover the joy of homemade pasta and savor the delectable flavors of roasted butternut squash and spinach ravioli. Let your taste buds dance with delight as you immerse yourself in this culinary celebration of the season.
CHESTNUT RAVIOLI WITH BROWNED BUTTER AND THYME
Our chopped challenge this week was canned chestnuts. We wanted to mimic the richness of butternut squash ravioli without the usual sweetness. We processed the chestnuts with ricotta to mimic the smooth consistency of the squash. Chopped Basket Ingredient: canned chestnuts
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the chestnuts and 1/2 cup water in a small heatproof bowl. Microwave until the water is hot and the chestnuts have softened, about 3 minutes. Drain the chestnuts (reserving the liquid) and place in the bowl of a food processor. Blend with 1 tablespoon of the reserved liquid until finely ground. Add the 1 1/2 cups of the Parmesan, the ricotta and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until completely smooth. Taste for seasoning and adjust with additional salt and pepper if needed. Add 1 egg and blend until well combined. Transfer to a mixing bowl and reserve.
- Bring a large stockpot of salted water to a boil (it should taste like sea water).
- While the water is coming to a boil, form the raviolis. Whisk the remaining egg in a small bowl with 1/2 teaspoon water. Place 5 wonton skins on a lightly floured work surface. Brush the wonton skins with the egg wash. Place a leveled tablespoon of the chestnut filling in the center of each wonton skin. Place 5 more wonton skins directly on top. Use your fingers to gently press the skins together. Use a 2 1/2-inch round cookie or biscuit cutter lightly dipped in flour to cut around the filling. Transfer the filled raviolis to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cover with a slightly damp paper towel. Make 15 additional raviolis with the remaining wonton skins and filling.
- Once all of the raviolis are made, make the brown butter sauce. Place the butter, garlic and thyme in a large, straight-sided saute pan. Heat over medium heat until the butter starts to bubble and foam, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking until the foam subsides and brown specks start to appear, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Turn off the heat and cover with a lid to keep warm while you cook the raviolis.
- In batches, add the raviolis one at a time to the boiling water, stirring after every addition. Cook until the raviolis float to the top, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove from the water and add to the browned butter; it is okay if some pasta water gets in the sauce. Toss the raviolis in the sauce. Continue with the remaining raviolis.
- To serve, remove the thyme sprigs and garlic from the sauce, reserving the thyme. Divide the raviolis and sauce among 4 plates. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and crispy thyme leaves. If desired, lightly drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Use a peeler to thinly shave whole chestnuts over the entire dish.
RAVIOLI WITH FRIDGE RAID FILLING AND BROWN BUTTER
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or on a work surface, add the flour and make a well in the center. On medium speed, or using your fingers, mix in the egg yolks, oil and 1 tablespoon water, adding them one ingredient at a time and mixing just until the dough comes together, 2 to 3 minutes. If the dough seems dry, add another tablespoon of water.
- Knead in the mixer on medium speed for 4 to 5 minutes, or turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and use the palms of your hands to knead the dough until it feels silky and smooth, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Shape the dough into a ball, cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To roll the dough, cut it into 4 equal pieces. Let the pieces sit, covered, at room temperature for 10 minutes if chilled.
- Shape each piece into an oval wide enough to fit the width of your pasta roller. Lightly flour your work surface and set the pasta roller to its widest setting. Lightly flour one piece of dough, pass it through the roller and then lightly dust the rolled dough with flour, brushing off the excess with your hands. Pass the dough through the widest setting again. Lower the setting by 1 notch and continue to pass the dough through until you've reached the desired thickness. The thinner the better in my opinion.
- For the filling: Combine the ricotta, pesto and egg in a medium bowl.
- Form the ravioli with 1 tablespoon of filling in each. You can make them with a tray mold, stamp or by hand, with many options for shapes and sizes.
- Place the ravioli on a baking sheet lined with a kitchen towel or parchment paper that has been dusted with flour to prevent them from sticking. Dust the raviolis on top with flour as well. Continue the process with the remaining dough sheets and filling. They can all be frozen at this point
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and salt liberally. Drop in the ravioli and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
- For the sauce: Meanwhile, heat a large pan over medium heat, add the butter and cook until melted and golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the peas if using and 1/2 cup of the pasta water and bring to a simmer. Transfer the ravioli to the pan and shake the pan to coat them in the sauce. Remove from the heat and add the Parmesan.
BROWNED BUTTER RAVIOLI WITH CRISPY SAGE
This cheesy ravioli recipe with a nutty browned butter sauce and crispy sage is the ultimate fall comfort dish and is super simple, with just 5 ingredients!
Provided by Heidi
Categories Main Course Side Dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook ravioli according to package instructions (or if using homemade, according to your recipe).
- While ravioli cooks, heat a large skillet over medium and add the butter. Cook for about 3 minutes or until browned and fragrant (it will smell nutty), swirling the butter and stirring occasionally. Add pepper to taste, and the sage leaves. Continue cooking about 2 minutes more, until sage is slightly crispy, stirring occasionally. Add about ½ tablespoon lemon juice.
- Once ravioli has finished cooking, add them to the skillet, stirring gently to coat them in the browned butter. Divide ravioli among 4 plates or bowls, top with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano and a squeeze of lemon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Sodium 625 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SAGE & BROWNED BUTTER RAVIOLI
After enjoying a similar dish in Italy, we came home and planted sage in our garden to be sure we could recreate the brown butter sage sauce. This quick and easy dinner always brings back fond memories of our trip. -Rhonda Hamilton, Portsmouth, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook ravioli according to package directions. In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 5-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Immediately stir in sage and salt; remove from heat., Drain ravioli, reserving 2 tablespoons pasta water. Add ravioli, pasta water and lemon juice to butter mixture; gently toss to coat. Serve with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 621 calories, Fat 34g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 1103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI WITH SAGE-BROWN BUTTER SAUCE
This is an easy recipe that will amaze your guests with its elegance and complex flavors. The secret is using won-ton wrappers instead of pasta. This raviolis can also be prepared ahead and frozen, which makes it even more versatile! Try experimenting with acorn, pumpkin or another winter squash.
Provided by Lorna
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Butternut Squash
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place the squash cut side up on a baking sheet. Place 1 tablespoon butter in the hollow of each half. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the squash with a sheet of aluminum foil tucking in the edges.
- Bake squash in preheated oven until tender and easily pierced with a fork, 45 to 65 minutes.
- Scoop the cooked squash into a bowl, and mash until smooth. Mix in the allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and Parmesan cheese until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Fill a deep pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil.
- To make the ravioli, place a wonton wrapper on a clean, flat surface. Brush edges with the egg white. Place about 1 tablespoon of the squash mixture in the middle of the wonton. Cover with a second wonton wrapper. Repeat with remaining wonton wrappers and squash mixture until all have been used.
- Drop the ravioli into the boiling water, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender. Remove, drain, and keep warm until sauce is prepared.
- To make the sauce, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sage. Continue to cook and stir until the sage is crispy but not browned. Add salt and pepper to taste. Place 6 to 8 raviolis on serving plates, and drizzle with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 415.3 mg, Sugar 2 g
Tips:
- To make the most flavorful chestnut ravioli, use fresh chestnuts. If you can't find fresh chestnuts, you can use frozen or canned chestnuts, but the flavor will be less intense.
- When making the sage-browned butter, be sure to use unsalted butter. Salted butter can make the sauce too salty.
- If you don't have a ravioli maker, you can use a rolling pin and a knife to cut the ravioli. Just be sure to roll the dough out very thinly, so that the ravioli are delicate.
- Serve the chestnut ravioli immediately after they are cooked, while they are still hot and tender.
Conclusion:
This chestnut ravioli with sage-browned butter is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The chestnuts give the ravioli a sweet and nutty flavor, while the sage-browned butter adds a savory richness. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is also relatively easy to make. So next time you are looking for a special dish to serve, give this chestnut ravioli a try.
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