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default dinner: brown butter sage ravioli

[11 May 2007 | By Janelle | 14 Comments]

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This Butter & Sage Ravioli certainly qualifies as a default dinner: it is easy, quick, mindless AND delicious. It is perfect for a weaknight meal (weak as in: out of time/energy/ideas to figure out ‘what’s for dinner?’).

And I say ‘weak’ lightly; by no means am I suggesting you are not an iron chef. It is simply an acknowledgment that midweek meals have a reputation for being an afterthought, or may even feel like just one more requirement in the middle of our harried routines. When not imitating iron chef on weekends, as I am sure you all do, have your list of default dinners—brilliantly easy midweek meals—on the ready:

Butter & Sage Ravioli
5 T Butter
12 or so Sage leaves, whole
10 oz. Ravioli, cooked
(optional): Parmesan for dusting

Place butter in skillet on medium; when foam subsides—and before butter is brown—add sage leaves. Cook for under a minute, flipping leaves once. Pour over ravioli and serve.

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14 Comments »

Jennifer said (11 May 2007 at 9:48 pm):

That looks heavenly! Hey, I’m the queen of FAST food (well, cooking fast, you know?). This sounds easy and delicious!

Glenna said (13 May 2007 at 9:21 pm):

You know, the first time I ever had this dish was in downtown Sacramento when I met Sher from What Did You Eat. It was sooo incredibly good that anytime I’ve seen it on a menu since I just stop right there and order it. It has such good memories for me. Thanks for the recipe–can’t wait to make it on my own.

Ovens to Betsy said (14 May 2007 at 3:46 pm):

I think that’s why my husband and I have pizza so much! That and anything with chicken tenders (I typically cut them off when preparing chicken breasts for my clients and if I can’t use them in another recipe, I take them home). Your “default dinner” is my “whatcha got” meal.

sher said (14 May 2007 at 9:46 pm):

Funny how default dinner can be better than the ones we slave over. That looks wonderful!

peabody said (16 May 2007 at 1:50 pm):

It’s a good default to have!

Kirsten said (23 May 2007 at 2:13 pm):

I’m with Peabody…not a bad default.

Looks delicious!!

sandi @ the whistlestop cafe said (27 May 2007 at 12:20 pm):

I love this! Simple and easy. The sage is perfect, but I have pots of basil…

mooksma said (1 June 2007 at 11:08 am):

Funny – I just looked up recipes for this last week and made it with butternut squash-filled ravioli. Heavenly! My son loved it, too! Love your postings! I’m a foodie and anjoy witty writing. Think I’ll subscribe!

janelle said (1 June 2007 at 11:42 am):

Jennifer: try it and see!

Glenna: You met Sher?! How great! I hope it bring the memories home:).

Ovens to Betsey: I like “whatcha got.” I call it ‘weaknight meals’ and ‘mensa meals’ too. Fun to try and name ‘standbys’…

Sher: and it feels a bit like cheating, yet not:).

Peabody: especially when you forget about it for a while, then happily remember!

Kirsten: thanks!

Sandi: Mmmmm, basil. Lots of frozen pesto? My son loves basil on sandwiches instead of lettuce:).

Mooksma: you are too kind! I will try it wiht the butternut ravioli! Yum.

claudia said (21 June 2007 at 8:03 pm):

OK – THIS IS GOING TO SOUND CRAZY
but you have to trust me on this
i also make this recipe on occasion
the secret to making it a total wow is this:
get a very high quality dark chocolate – at least 70% and with a very fine microplane grater just dust some of the chocolate on top… i know i know – but it’s really seriously amazing. enjoy it!

claudia said (21 June 2007 at 8:05 pm):

one last thing if i may…
i also suggest that you buy the pumpkin ravioli’s – or are they butternut squash? well either way… i’ve never tried it with anything but those for this particular recipe… and don’t forget the chocolate dusting…

Sarah C. said (25 October 2007 at 3:50 pm):

Ha! I am making this now! Its going to be freaking amazing.

janelle said (26 October 2007 at 10:25 pm):

Claudia: oooooooh, that is a must try! Any excuse to mix in dark chocolate and my microplaner in one whirlwind event! OH I usually just use the cheese or ricotta filled, but have tried it with many varieties; tis the season!

Sarah: LOL!

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