Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Ravioli with Goat Cheese
Published Oct 01, 2024
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Next time you’re at Trader Joe’s, grab the Honey Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli and make this Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Ravioli with Goat Cheese. This super simple recipe with sage butter and crumbled goat cheese has a “secret” ingredient – Maple Spiced Nuts on top. If you love sweet and savory, this combination is for you.
Fall is here, and that means Trader Joe’s seasonal items are on the shelves! And if you’re like me and tend to impulse buy the fall items, don’t let them sit in the back of your fridge. This Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Ravioli with Goat Cheese seriously tastes like something you’d get at a restaurant this time of year, but it takes less than 30 minutes to make it.
Make this fun, fall recipe for yourself while you watch your favorite spooky-season movie, for a date-night-in, or for a special dinner with the family. This one is kid-approved in my house (which means we’ll be serving it on repeat until Trader Joe’s stops stocking these ingredients).
Enjoy a warm cozy bowl of this pasta all on its own, but if you’re looking for the perfect side, keep it simple with roasted broccoli, parmesan roasted cauliflower, kale salad with apples, or just mixed greens with my easy balsamic vinaigrette.
What You’ll Love
How could you not love this? It has absolutely all the fall flavor in a bowl and feels restaurant-worthy at Trader Joe’s prices. If you like sweet and savory flavors together, you’ll really love the toppings on this one. They do a great job of highlighting the pumpkin flavor without overpowering it.
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The Magic of the Toppings
When I was testing this recipe, I tried it with a few different toppings, but none of them could compete with this combination. Here’s the lineup:
- Sage Butter – Chop the fresh sage really fine so that you don’t end up chomping on a leaf, but you get sage flavor in every bite. If sage isn’t your thing, fresh thyme leaves would be great here too.
- Goat Cheese – Pumpkin and goat cheese are a great combo, and some crumbled goat cheese over the top of the pasta adds a fresh, tart flavor that I find completely irresistible.
- Maple Spiced Nut Mix – This one is the key. Trader Joe’s maple nut mix is a combination of a few types of nuts and tart-sweet cranberries. The nuts are coated in sweet maple flavor and have just a hint of spice. Chopped finely and sprinkled over the top of the pasta, it’s out of this world. You don’t need much, but you get great flavor and texture.
Recipe Tips
- Make sure that you have everything ready to go (the sage and nuts chopped) before you start because this recipe comes together fast.
- Don’t overcook the pasta since it will continue cooking for a minute or two in the sage butter.
- If you can’t find the Trader Joe’s Maple Spiced Nut Mix, don’t worry. Any toasted, chopped pecans or walnuts, or even toasted pine nuts will be great too.
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Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Ravioli with Goat Cheese
Equipment
- Stockpot
- Saute Pan or Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 9-ounce packs Trader Joe's Honey Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 5-6 leaves fresh sage, finely chopped (optional; substitute fresh thyme leaves)
- 1/3 cup Trader Joe's Maple Spiced Nut Mix, finely chopped (substitute pecans, walnuts, or toasted pine nuts)
- 4 ounces Goat Cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water for the ravioli to a boil.
- Meanwhile, heat a large saute pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and stir it around until the butter melts.
- When the butter is melted, add the sage and cook it, stirring occasionally, until the butter stops foaming and the sage has reduced in size and is crispy. This should take 2 to 4 minutes and the butter may start to brown slightly (which is always delicious).
- At this point the water for the ravioli should be boiling. Boil the ravioli until tender, about 2 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked ravioli directly to the saucepan with the sage and butter and gently fold the ravioli into the butter until coated.
- Take the ravioli off the heat and either transfer it to a serving platter (or leave it in the saucepan if you'd like to serve it directly out of the pan).
- Top the ravioli with the chopped nuts and crumbled goat cheese.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
