Ravioli with Butter and Sage
Ravioli with Butter and Sage is a classic Italian pasta dish featuring delicate, pillow-like ravioli (typically filled with ricotta cheese or meat) pan-fried in a simple yet aromatic sauce of melted butter and crispy sage leaves. Originating from Northern Italy, particularly the Emilia-Romagna region, it celebrates the beauty of high-quality, minimal ingredients.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the pasta and fat from the butter, with moderate protein from the cheese filling. A typical serving provides a good source of calcium and energy, and a rough calorie estimate is between 500 to 700 calories per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 80 mcg DFE |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish is a prime example of the Italian culinary philosophy of 'cucina povera' (peasant cooking), where simple, affordable ingredients are transformed into something elegant. Nutritionally, the sage adds not just flavor but also contains antioxidants and may aid digestion.
