5-Ingredient Butternut squash Ravioli With Cream Sauce
This butternut squash ravioli with cream sauce is an easy 5-ingredient fall dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes! It's a lightened up creamy garlicky pasta made using half & half instead of heavy cream to cut down on the calories and fat, without sacrificing flavor.
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Deep skillet
- Measuring cups & spoons
Ingredients
- 18 oz butternut squash ravioli frozen or fresh
- 1 ½ cups half & half
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Pantry staples
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the butternut squash ravioli according to package directions. Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently, until light brown and fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low. Add the half & half to the skillet, and stir. Simmer the sauce for 3–4 minutes, until warmed through. The sauce should start to bubble and thicken just a bit.
- Add shredded Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce thickens. Add salt & pepper to taste.
- Add the ravioli to the skillet. Stir gently it's evenly coated in the sauce.
- Serve and enjoy! Sprinkle a little extra Parmesan cheese on each plate if you want!
Notes
- Make sure to watch the pasta sauce closely and stir frequently while it's cooking! I recommend cooking it on low-medium heat to prevent the sauce from curdling. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a few tablespoons of reserved pasta water.
- The parmesan cheese will thicken the sauce. You can add more cheese if you prefer, but make sure to balance it out by adding a little bit of reserved pasta water to prevent the sauce from becoming too thick.
- Add some veggies: Baby spinach or even a handful of peas would work well in this dish!
- Add some protein: Diced Italian sausage, cooked sausage crumbles, meatballs, or even some shredded chicken are great ways to add some protein to this dish!