Leaves turning. Early fall farmers’ market. I’ll buy apples, pork, kale, squash, and spend the weekend dancing in the kitchen. Cant’ wait. ~ My Kitchen Year, Ruth Reichl
Last summer I was fortunate to have read Ruth Reichl’s book, My Kitchen Year: 136 Recipes That Saved My Life. To say I loved it is an extreme understatement. And, inspired by Ruth – Tuesdays here at Casa del KatKnits are going to have a new focus.
Each week I will share with you a recipe from her book, or a recipe inspired by her book. Because that was what really came through for me in My Kitchen Year – being inspired.
To kick it off this week is the perfect Ruth Reichl inspired fall supper:
Pumpkin Ravioli with Turkey Mascarpone Sauce
Now, if you want easy – this is it. I get my pumpkin raviolis from a small local market and they are so good and are only available in the fall. However, if you are inspired to make your own – please, by all means do!
Turkey Mascarpone Sauce:
- 24 – 36 pumpkin ravioli (I used 6 raviolis per serving)
- 1.5 pounds ground turkey (I used 93-7 Turkey)
- 1.5 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 – 8-ounce container of mascarpone
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 1 to 1.5 Tbsp. fresh sage leaves, minced (reserve 1 or two leaves for topping the pasta)
- Grated parmesan cheese
Serves: 4-6
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil to prepare the ravioli.
Brown the ground turkey, seasoning it with the salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. When the turkey is almost browned, add in the fresh sage and cook for a minute, until it begins to soften a bit. Once the turkey has browned add in the mascarpone, stirring to combine. Add in the half and half and the grated nutmeg – stir to combine and simmer over low heat a few minutes to allow the flavors to come together.
While the turkey sauce simmers, cook the ravioli – following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Drain the ravioli well before dishing up and topping with the sauce.
Sprinkle the pasta with the reserved minced sage leaves and some grated parmesan cheese.
This is really such a super easy dinner to make. It is done in less than 30 minutes! I hope you enjoy! I would love to know if you try this!
Mmmmm. That sounds divine! (Now I just have to track down some pumpkin ravioli. . . )
I was just doing some menu planning and wondered where I could find some yummy pumpkin ravioli. I was puzzled about a sauce and here it is. I may just have to investigate this book!
Mmm. Hm. Finding pumpkin ravioli may be a challenge around here… but it sounds like a worthy challenge!! Thank you. 😉
Pumpkin pasta would be a lovely fall treat! We see Butternut squash regularly, but not pumpkin.
I read that book earlier this summer and truly enjoyed it. Did you read her memoir Tender At the Bone? I loved that as well.
That sounds so good!!! And healthy!
Never had pumpkin ravioli…sounds good…and easy!
Cheers~
oh yum – that looks wonderful! Costco has butternut squash ravioli right now and I think that will be a perfect stand in for pumpkin. (I think I need to check out that book – I need some cooking inspiration right now 🙂
I need to revamp my cooking! However I am restricted with dairy and have to get creative…and there lies the challenge.