Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage, Sausage & Arugula
It's that time of year again for squash and pumpkin recipes! Trader Joe's has a few that we love on the fall. Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage, Sausage & Arugula is a perfect easy fall dish.
Ingredients
- 2 Packages Trader Joe's Butternut Squash Ravioli
- 3 Links Sweet Italian Pork Sausage, raw
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 8 Sage Leaves
- 2 bag Trader Joe's Arugula
- ¼ cup Chopped and Toasted walnuts
- ⅕ cup Grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice or dry white wine
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Ravioli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Cook the ravioli per package directions (about 2–3 minutes). Drain and set aside and toss with a splash of olive oil (prevent sticking)
- Cook the Sausage: Slice sausage into coins and brown in a skillet over medium heat until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Brown Butter Time: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add sage leaves and let them crisp up while the butter turns golden and nutty (2–3 minutes).
- Cook the Arugula down: Dump the whole bag in your skillet and cook the arugula down until wilted.
- Bring It Together: Add ravioli and sausage back into the skillet. Toss gently in the butter-sage sauce. Add a splash of lemon juice or wine
- Salt and Pepper and Parmesan: Toss together to get the sauce to thicken up a bit.
- Serve & Top: Sprinkle with walnuts, Parmesan, salt, and a good crack of black pepper. Pour yourself a glass of wine because you’ve officially made weeknight ravioli feel gourmet.
Notes
✨ Pro Tips & Variations
- Go Veggie: Swap the sausage for sautéed mushrooms or roasted butternut squash.
- Extra Greens: Add spinach if you’re out of arugula (though the peppery arugula really pops here).
- Make It Fancier: A drizzle of TJ’s Balsamic Glaze before serving = chef’s kiss.
- Swap Ravioli: Trader's makes several great raviolis that you can swap, even a decent vegan one. Try the Honey Pumpkin one if you want to go full on on the pumpkinpalooza.