Brown Butter Ravioli with Sage & Parmesan

Ingredients

• 10 oz refrigerated cheese ravioli
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 10 leaves fresh sage leaves
• 1 small garlic clove, lightly crushed
• 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
• 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• as needed kosher salt, as needed
• 2 tbsp toasted chopped walnuts, optional

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil.
2. Cook ravioli according to package directions until just tender.
3. Before draining, reserve approximately 1/2 cup pasta water.
4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Add sage leaves and crushed garlic.
6. Continue cooking while gently swirling the skillet.
7. The butter will foam and then develop golden-brown milk solids and a nutty aroma. This generally takes 3-5 minutes.
8. Remove and discard the garlic once browned.
9. Transfer crisp sage leaves to a small plate.
10. Add drained ravioli directly to the brown butter.
11. Add approximately 2 tablespoons reserved pasta water and gently toss.
12. Add Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice and black pepper.
13. Toss gently until the butter and pasta water form a glossy coating. Add another splash of pasta water if needed.
14. Divide between two shallow bowls.
15. Top with crisp sage, additional Parmesan and optional toasted walnuts.

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Chef's Notes

Brown butter can go from perfect to burnt quickly. Once you see amber-colored milk solids and smell a toasted, nutty aroma, it is ready.

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