Pan Fried Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Cream Sauce

I made this pasta as part of a Halloween bad movie night last Saturday and it changed lives. I'd seen Food Network chefs make ravioli from premade won ton wrappers before, but it looked too Sandra Lee for me and the whole idea seemed a little unnatural. The truth is that the process is crazy easy and the result is way better than any stuffed pasta you might find in your grocery store. I pan fried mine, but you could boil them too if you want to go that way.

Pan Fried Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Cream Sauce

For the Filling:
15oz can 100% pumpkin (not pie filling)
2 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon ground sage
Freshly grated nutmeg to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the Ravioli & Sauce:
1 package wonton skins
Egg wash (1 egg, mixed with 1 teaspoon water) 
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon, ground sage
1/2 cup cream or half and half
Olive oil
Pumpkin seed kernels or pine nuts (optional)

For Ravioli: Empty pumpkin into a mixing bowl. Add egg yolk, cheese, sage, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste. Arrange one wanton skin on work surface. Add 1 teaspoon filling, mounding it in center of square and brush border with egg wash. Top with another wanton skin, pressing dough around filling to remove any air bubbles and transfer to a lightly floured baking sheet. Cover with dampened paper towels while preparing remaining raviolis. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat with about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Place 4-5 raviolis in hot oil and cook the ravioli until they are just tender and lightly browned.

For Sauce: In a saucepan set over moderate heat melt the butter, add the sage and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the cream and simmer until lightly thickened.

Transfer pasta to a serving bowl. Add sauce and toss to combine. Garnish with pumkin seed kernels or pine nuts.

Comments

[Josh]

That's amazing! I didn't know they made premade wonto wrappers.

[chris]

Where did you find the won ton wrappers?

[Bloghungry]

I found my won ton wrappers at my local grocery store. They are in the refrigerated section and are usually near the veggie dogs.

[Jim]

Crushed unsalted toasted cashews are really good, too! The in-laws are coming for Thanksgiving and I've been thinking of making these for awhile... I think you inspired me. I'm more of a fancy-food guy but my boyfriend and his family lean towards traditional... I think these will fall somewhere in between... I hope :)

[gayngry]

another filling that would work really well with this is toasted butternut squash (maybe eliminate the egg).

[Kara]

I wasn't sure about using Won Ton wrappers for ravioli, but reading about how you were iffy about them, but they came out good, made me go ahead and try it. When I think about it, it will make a wonderful light meal. Thanks for this recipe!

[Jo Anne]

Where does the butter come in, with the filling recipe?

[Jared]

Thanks for posting this recipe I definitely want to try it but because I am a lover of parmesean cheese I will probably add it to the cream sauce as well. Love you.