Butternut Squash Ravioli Sauce with Mama Rosie's
A creamy, homemade sauce for butternut squash ravioli – topped with pumpkin seeds and seasonal flare!
Equipment
- 1 Large Pot
- 1 Large Blender or Food Processor
- 1 Cutting Board
- Knives/Utensils
- 1 Small Bowl
- 1 Colander
- 1 Large Lidded Pan
Ingredients
- 1/2 Butternut Squash I buy the butternut squash half that is already peeled and de-seeded. Makes it way easier!
- 1 Cup Almond Milk (Unsweetened, Original) You can also use regular milk. Heavy cream really isn't needed here. It came out SO creamy!
- 1 Tablespoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1 Tablespoon Ground Pepper
- 1/4 Stick Unsalted Butter
- 1 Bag Pumpkin Seeds Just need a sprinkle of the seeds and cheese for garnish!
- 1 Bag Sprinkled Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Fill the large pot with water and bring to a boil.
- Chop the butternut squash into chunks and add to pot.
- Boil under tender and easily pierced with a fork. (This may be about 20 minutes, but can vary).
- Once tender, drain the butternut squash into the colander and let it cool.
- Melt the butter in the microwave using a small bowl.
- Once the butternut squash is cooled, place the butternut squash into the large blender. Add the melted butter and almond milk as well. Start small with your splash of milk, and add more as needed. *Waiting to cool is important, as placing heat into a blender can be dangerous. (The heat will build up in there and cause an explosion, so be careful dabblers!).
- Blend until creamy! (You will be so amazed and shocked by the creaminess!)
- Once the perfect texture, move into a pan for warming and stir in a few dashes of nutmeg and ground pepper. If too thick, add more milk and/or water. Cover with lid on low heat.
- Once your sauce is hot, serve atop your Mama Rosie's butternut squash ravioli. Garnish with a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds and parmesan cheese.*I served the meal with a tasty seasonal salad filled with beets, chopped walnuts, cucumbers, and more pumpkin seeds!
- Mangiare! (Eat!)
Notes
In typical Italian fashion, I don't measure amounts when I cook. With that in mind, please consider my measurements rough estimates and adjust as needed. A dash, a splash, and a taste here and there is how I do it!