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creamy butternut squash sauce with ravioli

Creamy Butternut Squash Ravioli Sauce (Cozy Fall Dinner)

This cozy fall pasta recipe features roasted butternut squash blended into a creamy sauce and tossed with spinach & cheese ravioli. Simple, comforting, and ready for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium butternut squash about 2-3 pounds
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream or half & half
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 1-2 sprigs rosemary or sage
  • 1 20 oz package cheese & spinach ravioli fresh or frozen

Method
 

  1. Roast the squash: Preheat the oven too 400°F. Slice squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds. Brush cut sides with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on a parchment lined sheet pan. If using rosemary or sage, tuck the sprigs underneath. Roast 40 -50 minutes, until very tender. Cool slightly, then scoop out flesh.
    Roasting a butternut squash
  2. Sauté aromatics: In a skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil. Cook onion until soft (about 5 minutes), then stir in garlic for 1 minute.
    sauteing aromatics
  3. Blend the sauce: Add roasted squash, onion/garlic mixture, and broth to blender (or use and immersion blender in the pan). Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Finish the sauce: Return sauce to the skillet. Stir in cream, Parmesan, and nutmeg. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring until warmed through. Taste and adjust seasoning.
    butternut squash sauce
  5. Cook the ravioli: Meanwhile, cook ravioli according to package directions. Drain and toss with the butternut squash sauce.
  6. Serve: Plate the ravioli, sprinkle with extra Parmesan, and garnish with a little fresh thyme or cracked pepper if you like.