Pumpkin & Sage Ravioli with Fresh Herb Sauce (Vegan)

Did you know that Italians adore the delicate and sweet flesh of pumpkin in their pasta dishes? In fact, so amorous is il bel paese for a cube or two of zucca (pumpkin) that they have laid claim to the notable title of 8th largest pumpkin producer in the world. Pasta ripiena (filled pasta) with pumpkin is a specialty of the regions surrounding the river Po, including Emilia-Romagna and Lombardia. The exact origin of pumpkin ravioli is hotly debated, as both Mantova and Ferrara have early records of this dish, and therefore both take credit.

In any case, in homage to these gastronomic - and pumpkin - centres of Northern Italy, this week we’ve filled our fresh ravioli with a beautifully orange and sweet-fleshed pumpkin filling. We've also infused the filling with fresh sage, which is a fantastic pairing for pumpkin, tempering its sweetness and adding savoury depth. Serve with our fresh and 100% plant-based herb sauce for an authentic, if modern, take on this speciality of Northern Italy.