Cheese filled pockets

Today I am making a hearty lunch that will require three cheese ravioli, rich creamy butter, and fresh sage leaves.

 Delicious cheese and butter .. a little is okay.  Fats help us absorb certain vitamins and keep the skin supple.

  In the absence of meat or poultry,  small amounts of cheese and nuts help one feel satiated. 

Sweet Layla is my buddy today.. always by my feet. 

 Is she waiting for food to fall or does she really want to be with me?  

One will never know for sure but given those eyes.. I believe she is here because she's my pal :)

Having the time to shop for beautiful produce and create a family meal is a luxury in this fast paced world.  

When my kids were little I used to turn OFF the television during meals and to this day.. always light a candle. When family and friends gather around the table .. memories are made, bonds created, emotions expressed.  These moments in time, this place we sit.. this is the center of the family.

Three Cheese Ravioli with SAGE Butter

serves 4 as a side dish

2 - 10 ounce packages of three cheese ravioli

1/2 stick of butter or more if desired

1 container or bunch of fresh sage (leaves only)

salt and pepper to taste

4 Tablespoons of olive oil

1/4 to 1/3 cup pine nuts

Boil water for pasta.  In a medium skillet, melt butter until it begins to bubble and get brown around the edges.

Add fresh sage leaves and fry until crispy. 

Remove sage and allow to drain on a paper towel.  Meanwhile, salt the bowling water and add the pasta.  Set timer for 4 or 5 minutes.  Cook pasta and drain.. do not rinse.  Add the pasta back to the skillet with the sage butter.  

**If you'd like to absorb some of the COOLED butter mixture, use a paper towel to do so.

Stir the pasta in the brown butter.  Place pasta on individual serving plates.  Add fried sage leaves and garnish with olive oil and pine nuts. 

I enjoy this meal with a peppery greens such as arugula or a variety of mixed greens and a glass of 

                                                       Sauvignon Blanc White Wine

Thank you so much for being here today.  It's SO good to be back!

xxleslie

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photos and recipe by Around The Table