Pumpkin Ravioli with Autumn Sauce
Homemade pasta, creamy pumpkin and cheese filling, and Uncle Giuseppe’s Autumn Sauce. Bring a delicious taste of fall to your family’s table.
Pumpkin ravioli from scratch? You can do this. Join Dondi, Pasta and Cheese Director at Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, and Lily Stolzberg as they walk you through rolling fresh pasta, filling and shaping each ravioli, and bringing it all together with autumn sauce. Watch the video, then follow the recipe below.
Cooking method: Boiling and stovetop finishing
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Quick Answer: Make and rest the pasta dough, then roll it into thin sheets. Mix the pumpkin and cheese filling and pipe it onto a sheet of dough in a ravioli press. Cover with another sheet, seal and separate. Gently boil until the ravioli float and the dough and filling are cooked through, then toss with warm Uncle Giuseppe’s Autumn Sauce.
PUMPKIN RAVIOLI INGREDIENTS
Ravioli dough
1 lb. durum flour
2 eggs
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
Water, as needed
Pumpkin filling
1 cup pumpkin purée
2 cups impastata ricotta
¼ cup domestic Parmesan
¼ cup shredded mozzarella
¼ cup light brown sugar
¼ tsp. pumpkin spice
⅛ tsp. white pepper
½ tsp. kosher salt
2 eggs
To finish
Uncle Giuseppe’s Autumn Sauce
Shop for ingredients at Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace.
Pro Tip: Keep unused dough covered while you work. Avoid overfilling the ravioli, gently press out trapped air and seal the edges firmly.
PUMPKIN RAVIOLI INSTRUCTIONS
Make the dough
Step 1: Place the flour on a clean work surface and make a well in the center. Add the eggs and olive oil. Gradually incorporate the flour, adding water a little at a time until a firm dough forms.
Knead and rest
Step 2: Knead until smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes. Wrap and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Roll the pasta
Step 3: Divide the dough into smaller portions. Flatten each piece and pass it through a pasta machine, starting at the widest setting and gradually working toward thinner settings to create thin, even sheets. Keep unused dough covered.
Mix the pumpkin filling
Step 4: Combine the pumpkin purée, impastata ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, brown sugar, pumpkin spice, white pepper, kosher salt and eggs until evenly mixed. Transfer the filling to a piping bag.
Fill the ravioli
Step 5: Lightly flour a ravioli press and lay one sheet of dough over it. Gently form pockets and pipe filling into each, taking care not to overfill.
Seal and separate
Step 6: Lay a second sheet of dough over the filling. Gently press out any trapped air, then press or roll firmly over the mold to seal and cut the ravioli. Turn them out and separate.
Cook the ravioli
Step 7: Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil. Add the ravioli and cook until they float and the dough and filling are cooked through. Carefully remove with a slotted spoon.
Warm the autumn sauce
Step 8: Warm Uncle Giuseppe’s Autumn Sauce in a large pan. Add the cooked ravioli and gently toss to coat.
Plate and enjoy
Step 9: Transfer the ravioli and sauce to a serving dish and enjoy.
Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Ravioli
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A little sweet, a little savory. Pumpkin, brown sugar and pumpkin spice balance the ricotta, Parmesan and mozzarella in every bite.
Made by hand, step by step. Follow along with Dondi and Lily as they turn fresh dough and creamy filling into homemade ravioli.
A taste of fall for your table. Finish with Uncle Giuseppe’s Autumn Sauce for a family dinner or a pasta course at your Thanksgiving gathering.
Tips and Pairings
Let the Dough Rest
After kneading, wrap the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes before rolling. Work with smaller portions and keep the remaining dough covered.
Fill and Seal with Care
Use a piping bag to portion the filling into the ravioli press. Leave room around each pocket so the top sheet can seal securely, and gently press out trapped air.
What to Serve with Pumpkin Ravioli
Serve as a main course with a crisp salad and crusty bread, or offer smaller portions as a pasta course for your Thanksgiving meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the pumpkin ravioli filling?
The filling combines pumpkin purée, impastata ricotta, domestic Parmesan, shredded mozzarella, light brown sugar, pumpkin spice, white pepper, kosher salt and eggs.
How much water should I add to the dough?
Add water a little at a time, just until the flour comes together into a firm dough. The amount depends on the flour and the size of the eggs; this recipe does not specify a fixed quantity.
How do I roll the dough for ravioli?
After kneading and resting the dough, divide it into smaller portions and pass each through a pasta machine. Start at the widest setting and gradually reduce the thickness to make thin, even sheets. Keep unused dough covered.
How do I keep the filling inside the ravioli?
Avoid overfilling the pockets. Lay the second sheet over the filling, gently press out trapped air and seal the edges firmly before separating the ravioli.
How do I know when the ravioli are done?
The ravioli will float as they cook. Check that the pasta is tender and the filling is cooked through before removing them; floating alone is not the only doneness check.
What sauce goes with this recipe?
This recipe uses Uncle Giuseppe’s Autumn Sauce. Warm it in a pan, then add the cooked ravioli and gently toss to coat.
Where can I shop for the ingredients?
Shop for ingredients at Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace or visit uncleg.com/shop to explore online shopping options.
Bring a Little Uncle G’s to Your Fall Table
Gather your pumpkin ravioli ingredients at Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace and make something delicious for the people you love. Shop online or find your nearest Uncle G’s to get started.