April 12, 2023

Brown Butter Brussels Sprout & Bacon Ravioli

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This Brown Butter Brussels Sprout and Bacon Ravioli is THE best any night of the week dinner. Tossed in a nutty, buttery, bacon pan sauce and topped with crispy Brussels sprouts, every bite is a touch buttery, a little cheesy, and layered with delicious fall flavors. When you’re in need of an easy, 30-minute dinner, make this ravioli.

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Ingredients

Meat

  • 4 thick cut slices Bacon

Produce

  • 3/4 lb Brussels sprouts
  • 1 Lemon, zest of
  • 1 Shallot, medium
  • 1 tbsp Thyme, fresh leaves

Baking & Spices

  • 1 Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 pinch Red pepper flakes

Dairy

  • 4 tbsp Butter, salted
  • 1/2 cup Manchego grated

Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin

Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 cup Hazelnuts or pecans, toasted

Pasta & Grains

  • 1 lb Cheese ravioli

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ravioli according to package directions until al dente. Drain the ravioli.

2. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain onto a paper towel. Wipe the skillet clean, then set back over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the Brussels sprouts and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the sprouts are crisping on the edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the shallots, cooking another 2-3 minutes, until caramelized. Remove the Brussels sprouts from the skillet to a plate. It’s OK if some of the shallots are left behind in the skillet.

3. To the same skillet, melt together the butter and nuts over medium heat, cooking until the butter begins to brown, about 3-4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add the apple cider, thyme, and lemon zest. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Drop the ravioli into the sauce, gently tossing to combine.

4. Divide the ravioli between plates and top with the crispy Brussels sprouts, bacon, and cheese.1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ravioli according to package directions until al dente. Drain the ravioli.

5. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain onto a paper towel. Wipe the skillet clean, then set back over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the Brussels sprouts and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the sprouts are crisping on the edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the shallots, cooking another 2-3 minutes, until caramelized. Remove the Brussels sprouts from the skillet to a plate. It’s OK if some of the shallots are left behind in the skillet.

6. To the same skillet, melt together the butter and nuts over medium heat, cooking until the butter begins to brown, about 3-4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add the apple cider, thyme, and lemon zest. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Drop the ravioli into the sauce, gently tossing to combine.

7. Divide the ravioli between plates and top with the crispy Brussels sprouts, bacon, and cheese.

2021 Old Stake 1901 “Field Blend”

This wine comes from our Old Stake 1901 Vineyard in Lake County’s Kelsey Bench AVA. Consisting of a “Field Blend” of at least 24 different Old World varieties, from vines planted in the year 1901, including Zinfandel, Cinsault, Alicante Bouschet & Touriga Naçional, it is truly a unique and rare taste of history… (94 pts – The Tasting Panel / 90 pts – James Suckling)

$50

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