Ravioli with Kiawe Smoked Sea Salt

Fresh Ravioli with Butter, locally grown Nalo Farm Fresh Sage, Parmesan and Kiawe Smoked Hawaiian Sea Salt

Ingredients

  • Molokai Kiawe Smoked Hawaiian Sea Salt 
  • Freshly ground black pepper 
  • 1 pound fresh Ravioli 
  • 2 tablespoons butter 
  • 30 fresh sage leaves 
  • 1 cup or more freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; salt it. Cook ravioli until it is tender, but not quite done.
  2. Meanwhile, place butter in a skillet or saucepan large enough to hold the cooked pasta; turn heat to medium, and add sage. Cook until butter turns nut-brown and sage shrivels, then turn heat to a minimum.
  3. When the ravioli are just about done, scoop out a cup of the cooking water. Drain the pasta. Immediately add it to the butter-sage mixture, and raise heat to medium. Add 3/4 cup of the water, and stir; the mixture will be loose and a little soupy. Cook for about 30 seconds, or until some of the water is absorbed and the pasta is perfectly done.
  4. Stir in cheese; the sauce will become creamy. Thin it with a little more water if necessary. Season liberally with pepper and Kiawe Smoked Hawaiian Sea Salt to taste, and serve immediately, passing more cheese at the table if you like.