Trader Joe's Butternut Squash Ravioli Recipe
On nights when everyone is hungry and my patience for complicated cooking disappears, this Trader Joe's butternut squash ravioli recipe rescues dinner in the best way. I use fresh, ready-made ravioli, Parmesan, and olive oil to create an easy and delicious meal in just 15 minutes.
Servings: 3
Calories: 402kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package Trader Joe's Butternut Squash Triangoli
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Cook the ravioli according to package directions. About 4 minutes in boiling water. Drain and cool.
- In the same pot that you cooked the ravioli in, heat two tablespoons of olive oil and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese over low heat until the cheese is melted in the olive oil. Stir frequently until the cheese is melted and combined with the olive oil (you don't want the cheese to become crispy or hardened!) Alternatively, you can toss the ravioli with the olive oil mixed with 1-2 tbsp of reserved pasta cooking water, and then just top with parmesan cheese.
- Return the cooked ravioli to the pot and toss in the sauce.
- Serve and top with 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this butternut squash ravioli recipe is that I always melt the parmesan over very low heat. If I rush the process or turn the heat too high, the cheese turns clumpy and oily instead of creating that smooth, light, creamy sauce.
- Save pasta water: A spoonful of the pasta water helps loosen the sauce, but also helps emulsify everything thanks to the starch in the water. I reserve a cup of water before draining the pasta and use it as needed.
- Do not overcook: I remove the ravioli as soon as it floats to the top, so the filling stays soft without the pasta turning mushy, which could cause the butternut to leak out.
- Warm plates: I sometimes warm the serving bowls slightly so the sauce stays silky longer while eating.
Nutrition
Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 652mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g