Italian · Main course · 1 h 20 min

Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Butter

Name: Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Butter
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 150 g plain flour; 150 g durum wheat semolina; 150 ml cold water; 500 g Hokkaido pumpkin (flesh, diced); 1 tbsp butter; 1 small onion (diced); 0.5 tsp salt; freshly ground pepper (to taste); 60 g Parmesan, freshly grated; 1 egg yolk; nutmeg, freshly grated (a hint); 70 g butter; 10 sage leaves; salt and pepper (to taste); lemon juice (1 to 2 drops); 3 l water; 1.5 tbsp salt (for the cooking water); 30 g Parmesan (in shavings, to serve)

Homemade ravioli with a creamy pumpkin and Parmesan filling, topped with crisp-fried sage in butter.

As of: 11 October 2026

Preparation

Work the flour, semolina and water into a smooth dough, wrap in cling film and rest in the fridge for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, melt the butter and fry the onion in it until translucent. Add the diced pumpkin, season with salt and pepper and cook uncovered for about 20 minutes until completely soft and a firm purée forms; the water must be able to evaporate.
Leave the mixture to cool briefly, fold in the Parmesan and egg yolk and season with a hint of nutmeg.
Roll the dough out thinly, cut out rounds of about 8 cm, put a teaspoon of filling on each, fold over and press the edge down firmly with a fork.
Cook the ravioli in plenty of boiling salted water for 3 to 5 minutes until al dente, drain and keep warm.
Melt the butter in a small pan, fry the sage leaves in it over a gentle heat and season with salt, pepper and one or two drops of lemon juice. Pour over the ravioli and serve with Parmesan shavings.

Drink with it

White wine · excellent match
Pinot Blanc (Weißburgunder) or lightly oaked Chardonnay
A creamy body and a hint of oak suit the sweetish pumpkin filling and the sage butter, while the acidity keeps the dish fresh.
Which wine pairs with food? A simple approach to choosing
Sparkling wine · good match
Crémant or Franciacorta brut
Bubbles and acidity cut through the butter and freshen up the sweetness of the pumpkin.
Sparkling wine, Champagne, and Prosecco: what's the difference?
Wheat beer · good match
Hefeweizen (wheat beer), mild
The fruity yeast aromas and soft carbonation accompany the sweetness of the pumpkin and the sage.
Wheat Beer: Where Do Banana and Clove Come From?

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Italian · Main course · 1 h 20 min

Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Butter

Homemade ravioli with a creamy pumpkin and Parmesan filling, topped with crisp-fried sage in butter.

As of: 11 October 2026

Preparation

Work the flour, semolina and water into a smooth dough, wrap in cling film and rest in the fridge for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, melt the butter and fry the onion in it until translucent. Add the diced pumpkin, season with salt and pepper and cook uncovered for about 20 minutes until completely soft and a firm purée forms; the water must be able to evaporate.
Leave the mixture to cool briefly, fold in the Parmesan and egg yolk and season with a hint of nutmeg.
Roll the dough out thinly, cut out rounds of about 8 cm, put a teaspoon of filling on each, fold over and press the edge down firmly with a fork.
Cook the ravioli in plenty of boiling salted water for 3 to 5 minutes until al dente, drain and keep warm.
Melt the butter in a small pan, fry the sage leaves in it over a gentle heat and season with salt, pepper and one or two drops of lemon juice. Pour over the ravioli and serve with Parmesan shavings.

Drink with it

White wine · excellent match
Pinot Blanc (Weißburgunder) or lightly oaked Chardonnay
A creamy body and a hint of oak suit the sweetish pumpkin filling and the sage butter, while the acidity keeps the dish fresh.
Which wine pairs with food? A simple approach to choosing
Sparkling wine · good match
Crémant or Franciacorta brut
Bubbles and acidity cut through the butter and freshen up the sweetness of the pumpkin.
Sparkling wine, Champagne, and Prosecco: what's the difference?
Wheat beer · good match
Hefeweizen (wheat beer), mild
The fruity yeast aromas and soft carbonation accompany the sweetness of the pumpkin and the sage.
Wheat Beer: Where Do Banana and Clove Come From?

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Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Butter

Preparation

Drink with it

Pinot Blanc (Weißburgunder) or lightly oaked Chardonnay

Crémant or Franciacorta brut

Hefeweizen (wheat beer), mild

This pairs well too.

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Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Butter

Preparation

Drink with it

Pinot Blanc (Weißburgunder) or lightly oaked Chardonnay

Crémant or Franciacorta brut

Hefeweizen (wheat beer), mild

This pairs well too.

Aloo Gobi (potato and cauliflower curry)

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Asparagus Salad with Vinaigrette (Spargelsalat)

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