Crispy fried fresh sage leaves make a delicious garnish for this meatless main dish. The cheese ravioli is coated with a simple sauce of melted butter and fresh sage and thyme.


Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: Makes 6 servings.

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Ingredients
2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated or frozen cheese ravioli 1 tablespoon olive oil 12 whole fresh sage leaves 6 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh sage 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Directions
1 Cook ravioli following package directions. Drain.
2 Meanwhile, heat oil in medium-size skillet over high heat. Add sage leaves; fry about 1 minute on each side or until lightly crisped. Transfer to paper toweling.
3 In same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat, letting butter brown slightly. Stir in chopped sage, thyme, salt and pepper.
4 Place ravioli on serving platter. Pour herb butter over top. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Garnish with fried sage leaves. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 274, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 381 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet