Ingredients
Directions 7 steps | 20 Minutes
Measure and prep all ingredients.
![Butternut Squash Ravioli Sauce Recipe: Measure and prep all ingredients.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1672257086/recipes/DSC03060_63ac9e3d7aece.jpg)
Prepare the butternut squash ravioli. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the butternut squash ravioli according to the package’s instructions.
![Butternut Squash Ravioli Sauce Recipe: Prepare the butternut squash ravioli.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1672257114/recipes/DSC03063_63ac9e59ac7be.jpg)
While the ravioli is cooking, prepare the butternut squash ravioli sauce. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the thyme sprigs and the sage leaves.
![Butternut Squash Ravioli Sauce Recipe: While the ravioli is cooking, prepare the butternut squash ravioli sauce.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1672257142/recipes/DSC03066_63ac9e755768f.jpg)
Once the butter starts to form small browned bits of butter, add the pine nuts. Toast the pine nuts in the butter while the butter finishes browning, about 1-2 minutes.
![Butternut Squash Ravioli Sauce Recipe: Once the butter starts to form small browned bits of butter, add the pine nuts.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1672257165/recipes/DSC03068_63ac9e8cb7331.jpg)
Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Add the lemon zest and squeeze the lemon juice into the browned butter, if using. Season with black pepper.
![Butternut Squash Ravioli Sauce Recipe: Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1672257197/recipes/DSC03069_63ac9eac3875d.jpg)
Remove the thyme sprigs and toss the cooked butternut squash ravioli into the sauce.
![Butternut Squash Ravioli Sauce Recipe: Remove the thyme sprigs and toss the cooked butternut squash ravioli into the sauce.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1672257224/recipes/DSC03072_63ac9ec6914fd.jpg)
Plate the pasta and top with more Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
![Butternut Squash Ravioli Sauce Recipe: Plate the pasta and top with more Parmesan cheese, if desired.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1672257274/recipes/DSC03080_63ac9ef8d5ff2.jpg)
Notes:
- Because there are only a few ingredients, quality is key. High-quality butter is important for a delicious butternut squash ravioli sauce. Try sourcing cultured or European butter.
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