Burrata Ravioli, Browned Butter, and Fresh Sage
Generous ravioli filled with creamy burrata, topped with golden browned butter and crispy fresh sage leaves. A surprisingly elegant Italian dish, ready in under 30 minutes, that transforms the daily meal into a gastronomic experience.
🛒 Ingredients
15 servings
- 400g of fresh ravioli dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 250g of fresh burrata cheese (drained)
- 100g of high-quality sweet butter
- 12 fresh sage leaves
- 50g of finely grated Parmesan Reggiano
- 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp of water (for sealing)
- Fleur de sel (for finishing)
- Black pepper freshly ground
- Sea salt (for seasoning)
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Directions
- 1
Prepare the filling: carefully drain the burrata by placing it in a fine-mesh sieve for 10 minutes to remove excess lactosérum. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 2
Roll out the ravioli dough into thin sheets of about 1-2 mm on a lightly floured work surface. Cut out circles or squares of 8 cm in diameter using a cookie cutter or a knife.
- 3
Place a generous tablespoon (about 20g) of burrata in the center of each dough disk. Brush the edges lightly with the egg yolk mixture.
- 4
Fold the dough to form the ravioli, pressing firmly on the edges to seal well, pushing out any air around the filling. Pinch the edges or use a fork to decorate the seal.
- 5
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the ravioli in batches, without overcrowding. Cook for exactly 3 minutes, until they float to the surface and are slightly al dente.
- 6
While the ravioli are cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When it starts to foam, add the sage leaves. Continue cooking, stirring gently, until the butter turns a beautiful golden amber color and releases a hazelnut aroma, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
- 7
Gently drain the ravioli with a skimmer and transfer them directly to the skillet with the browned butter. Mix gently to coat each ravioli.
- 8
Immediately dress in shallow hot plates, generously napping with the browned butter and sage, sprinkling with Parmesan cheese, and finishing with a pinch of fleur de sel and a grind of black pepper.
💡 Chef's Tip
The secret to perfect browned butter: remove the skillet from the heat as soon as you detect a caramel aroma and a golden amber color. The butter will continue to cook with residual heat – better to stop a second too soon than too late to avoid bitterness. For an even more refined filling, add a pinch of lemon zest to the burrata.
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