Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce, Crispy Chicken Sausage & Roasted Broccolini

This cozy fall dinner layers nutty brown butter, sage, creamy pumpkin sauce, and crispy chicken sausage. Finished with parmesan crusted broccolini and roasted pecans.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Sauce & Ravioli

• ¼ cup unsalted butter

• 8–10 whole fresh sage leaves (for crisping)

• 2–3 Tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped

• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup pumpkin puree

• 1 (13.5 oz) can lite coconut milk

• Splash of apple cider vinegar

• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish)

• ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped

• 2 packs Trader Joe’s pumpkin ravioli (~18–20 oz total)

For the Chicken Sausage

• 8 oz chicken sausage, cut into quarter-rounds

• 1 tbsp avocado oil

For the Roasted Broccolini

• 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed

• 1 Tbsp avocado oil

• Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

• Pinch red pepper flakes

• 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

• Zest of ½ lemon

For Garnish

• Reserved crispy sage leaves

• ¼ cup roasted, salted pecans, roughly chopped

Instructions

1. Roast the Broccolini

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. On a baking sheet, toss broccolini with avocado oil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, Parmesan, and lemon zest.

3. Roast for 12–15 minutes, until tender and crisp at the edges. Save any toasted Parmesan bits for garnish.

2. Crisp the Chicken Sausage

1. While the broccolini roasts, heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add the sliced chicken sausage and sear until golden brown and crisp, about 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

3. Build the Sauce

1. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until foamy and nutty brown.

2. Add the whole sage leaves and fry until crisp, 30–60 seconds. Remove and reserve for garnish.

3. Stir in the chopped sage and garlic; cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

4. Deglaze the pan with a splash of apple cider vinegar.

5. Stir in the pumpkin purée, Parmesan, and coconut milk. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

4. Cook & Combine

1. Gently fold in the pumpkin ravioli and chives. Cook at a very light simmer for 4–5 minutes until heated through.

2. Return the chicken sausage to the pan and toss everything together. Heat for 1–2 minutes.

5. Serve

1. Plate the ravioli with the sauce and sausage.

2. Garnish with roasted broccolini, crispy sage leaves, Parmesan “crumbs,” and chopped roasted pecans.

3. Serve hot and enjoy!