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
- Cook the ravioli: 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. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Make the garlic cream sauce: 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-medium. Slowly pour in half & half into the skillet, stirring to combine with the garlic and oil. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes, until warmed through. The sauce should start to bubble and thicken just a little bit.
- Add in the shredded Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce thickens slightly. Add black pepper and mix until combined. You can also add salt if desired.
- Add ravioli to the cream sauce: Add the cooked ravioli to the skillet with the garlic cream sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Serve and enjoy! Sprinkle a little extra parmesan cheese on top if desired. Serve immediately.
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!