Homemade Sweet Potato Ravioli

I have a tendency to say that every recipe is my favorite as soon as I finish it, especially pasta recipes – but I actually mean it this time, guys. The sweet potato filling is so soft and flavorful, and it tastes incredible with homemade pasta, especially paired with the deep, nutty notes of a brown butter sauce. Plus, you don’t need any fancy tools to make this ravioli, and it tastes so much better when you make it from scratch! Cozy up your next dinner at home with this gorgeous creamy ravioli and a nice bottle of red wine.

Here are some more pasta recipes you’ll love: Homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Creamy Pumpkin Ravioli, and Feta, Spinach, and Marsala Pasta.

Ingredients & Equipment

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this homemade sweet potato ravioli:

• Pasta dough
• Rolling pin
• Round cookie cutter
• Sweet potato
• Brown sugar
• Parmesan cheese
• Nutmeg
• Salt and pepper

Customize This Recipe!

There are a few different ways you can customize this recipe:

• Add a little bit of spice. If you want some kick to this ravioli filling, add in a dash of cayenne and sprinkle of red pepper flakes – it’s a great balance that tastes phenomenal with a brown butter or sweet cream sauce.
• Make fun shapes! You don’t need a ravioli mold to make these bundles of goodness – any small cookie cutter will do. The cuter the shape, the better!

Kitchen Tips:

• Utilize mise en place! Make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready before you begin making this recipe – it will help save you time and keep you organized.
• Sweet spices are key. If you’re using my brown butter sauce, add cinnamon and nutmeg to make it even sweeter, and sprinkle a bit of both on top of the ravioli once it’s plated!