by Frank Sabatini Jr.

Butternut squash ravioli at Vincenzo Ristorante Italiano offers a striking twist on the traditional ricotta-filled pillows typically slathered in red sauce. Here, the helium-light casings capture the subtle flavor of squash infused with fresh sage and a modicum of black pepper. Served in a sunny-yellow pool of clarified butter, their sweet, vivid flavor dances on the palate and sings to the earth.