Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter is a classic Italian pasta dish featuring delicate pockets of pasta filled with sweet, roasted butternut squash, often seasoned with nutmeg and Parmesan. It's typically served with a nutty, aromatic brown butter sauce, sometimes garnished with fresh sage leaves. This dish is a beloved autumn staple, particularly in Northern Italy.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is moderately high in carbohydrates from the pasta and squash, with a significant amount of fat from the butter and cheese filling, and a moderate amount of protein from the egg in the pasta and Parmesan. A typical serving provides a good source of Vitamin A (from the squash) and calcium, with a calorie range of approximately 400-600 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin A | 180 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin K | 12 mcg |
| Folate | 60 mcg DFE |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The combination of sweet squash and savory brown butter is a hallmark of Italian fall cuisine, showcasing the use of seasonal produce. Nutritionally, the butternut squash filling offers a rich source of beta-carotene, which the body converts to Vitamin A, making it a more nutrient-dense option than many other cheese-filled pastas.
