Maggiano's Little Italy is celebrating Thanksgiving through Christmas with several seasonal offerings, including the Butternut Squash Ravioli, "Riserva" Veal Parmesan, and Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake.
Available for a limited time, all of these "Fall Favorites" lean into seasonal ingredients and comforting recipes. For instance, Maggiano's Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli features tender pasta pockets filled with a sweet butternut squash purée and drizzled with brown butter sauce. On the other hand, the "Riserva" Veal Parmesan consists of a 14-ounce breaded and fried bone-in veal chop topped with a savory marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Finally, the Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake pairs seasonal ingredients like pumpkin and pralines with a fluffy cinnamon whipped cream and candied pecans.
As Dominique Bertolone, president of Maggiano's explains, "As we enter the holiday season—centered around family—we're excited to have Michelin-star Chef Anthony Amoroso on board to further elevate our menu with these uniquely crafted dishes."
Seasonal Butternut Squash Raviolis
Maggiano's Little Italy is Serving Up Butternut Squash Ravioli
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