Name: What To Serve With Pumpkin Ravioli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 portion pumpkin ravioli

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If you’re wondering what to serve with your pumpkin ravioli, you’ve come to the right place.

In this article, I list 33 of the most popular side dishes for pumpkin ravioli.

In a rush? Here’s the short answer.

The best dishes to serve with pumpkin ravioli are chicken piccata, rosemary dinner rolls, fall slaw, and spicy sauteed kale with andouille sausage. You can also serve apple cider pork tenderloin, arugula, fennel and orange salad, pan-seared lamb chops, and brown butter spicy garlic shrimp.

Ready? Let’s jump right in.

Chicken piccata

Pumpkin ravioli is all carbs and fiber, so a protein-filled chicken piccata is an excellent dish to pair it with.

This Italian-American classic involves crispy pan-fried chicken cutlets in a bright, citrusy lemon butter sauce studded with capers – the perfect contrast to your rich ravioli.

And the best part? You only need 30 minutes to whip up this delicious dish.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a fuss-free dish that makes regular dinners special.

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Sea salt and rosemary dinner rolls

Whether you’re serving your pumpkin ravioli in a simple butter sauce or a cream-based variety, a side of quality bread is always a welcomed addition.

My favorite are these rosemary dinner rolls. They’re super soft and fluffy – just what you need to mop up all the sauce’s goodness.

Why we love this recipe: it’s super easy to follow, even for beginner bakers.

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Fall slaw

Instead of the usual cabbage and carrot affair, this slaw is made with a medley of colorful, crunchy produce like beets, broccoli, radish, and apples.

Everything is tossed with an earthy, tangy tahini-apple cider vinaigrette– no mayo-based dressing here!

Celebrate the flavors of fall with this vibrant slaw alongside your pumpkin ravioli.

Why we love this recipe: it only adds 179 calories to your meal.

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Spicy sauteed kale with andouille sausage

Slow-cooked greens are fabulous, but this kale dish is the way to go when you’re in a rush.

The andouille sausages, vinegar, and Tabasco combine to add a smoky, savory, and spicy bite to the bitter kale.

You can enjoy this as a side dish, but try mixing this with your pumpkin ravioli for a delicious and nutritious meal.

Why we love this recipe: it’s low-carb and super healthy.

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Apple cider pork tenderloin

The key to this dish lies in soaking the tenderloin in an apple cider and Dijon mustard marinade for at least an hour.

This tenderizes the meat and makes it oh-so-flavorful. Plus, the marinade can be cooked down into a delicious sauce.

Enjoy slices of this pork tenderloin alongside pumpkin ravioli for the ultimate fall-inspired meal.

Why we love this recipe: it’s fancy without breaking the bank.

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Arugula, fennel, and orange salad

This arugula salad is the perfect accompaniment to an indulgent and rich pumpkin ravioli.

What makes this salad stand out, aside from the orange slices, is its zingy citrus-shallot vinaigrette.

This dressing gives the salad a prominent tartness that helps cut through your pumpkin ravioli’s richness.

Why we love this recipe: it’s oh-so-Instaworthy.

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Bolognese sauce

This isn’t technically a side dish, but you can’t go wrong with pairing your pumpkin ravioli with a classic bolognese sauce.

This recipe isn’t exactly authentic, but you’re guaranteed to love how thick and full of meaty tomato flavors it is.

A splash of cream added towards the end gives the sauce a delectable creaminess like no other.

Why we love this recipe: it boasts a 4.72 rating from 462 votes. That many people can’t be wrong!

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Roasted brussels sprouts with bacon and balsamic onions

Roasting brussels sprouts makes them perfectly crisp and caramelized.

But this recipe goes the extra mile by tossing them in balsamic caramelized onions, infusing them with an addictive sweet-acidic flavor.

The cherry on top (literally) of this dish is the lashings of crunchy bacon bits for an extra savory twist.

Why we love this recipe: it’s indulgent but healthy, nutritious, and lo-carb.

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Pan-seared lamb chops

Want something fancy with your pumpkin ravioli?

These lamb chops are the way to go.

Like steaks, you don’t need to do much with these chops.

A quick sear in butter, garlic, and a few rosemary sprigs will give you that gorgeous, caramelized crust.

Pssst… you can also french the bone for a more elegant presentation. And here are some more things to pair with lamb chops.

Why we love this recipe: it looks and tastes like it came from a five-star restaurant.

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Caramelized onions and mushrooms

This caramelized onions and mushrooms dish is the easiest way to add a savory, meatless note to your pumpkin ravioli.

Sauteed mushrooms are amazing, but adding caramelized onions brings a complex sweetness that rounds out the whole dish.

A splash of red wine will do wonders with this dish, but this recipe sticks with red wine vinegar, making it keto-friendly.

Why we love this recipe: everything comes together in one pan.

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Brown butter spicy garlic shrimp

Need a quick, protein-filled dish to serve with your pumpkin ravioli?

Try this brown butter shrimp recipe!

It’s ready in 10 minutes, making them ideal even for busy weeknights.

The heat from the red pepper flakes offsets your ravioli’s sweetness.

Plus, you get that spicy, nutty brown butter sauce you can also drizzle over your pumpkin-filled pasta.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a versatile yet super simple dish.

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