Ravioli di Zucca
Ravioli di Zucca is a classic Italian pasta dish, particularly popular in Northern regions like Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. It consists of delicate pasta parcels filled with a sweet and savory mixture, most traditionally featuring roasted or boiled pumpkin (often the Mantuan 'Zucca' variety), crushed amaretti cookies, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. The ravioli is typically served simply with melted butter and sage.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is moderately high in carbohydrates from the pasta and amaretti, and also contains significant fat from the cheese and butter sauce. It provides a good source of vitamin A from the pumpkin, along with calcium and protein from the cheese, with a typical serving containing roughly 400-600 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 250 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg DFE |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The unique sweet-savory flavor profile, achieved by combining pumpkin with amaretti cookies, is a hallmark of Northern Italian cuisine and showcases a sophisticated balance of tastes. Nutritionally, the pumpkin filling adds valuable fiber and antioxidants to what is otherwise a rich, indulgent pasta dish.
