Zesty Caramelle with Sweet Potato Filling
Zesty Caramelle with Sweet Potato Filling is a delightful pasta dish that combines handmade pasta with a creamy sweet potato filling. This recipe captures the essence of autumn with its vibrant flavors, making it perfect for cozy gatherings. Each bite offers a comforting and creative experience, enhanced by fresh herbs and a luscious sauce. Whether you’re cooking for family or entertaining guests, this dish is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sweet potatoes (mashed)
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix flour and a pinch of salt. Create a well in the center and add eggs. Combine to form a dough, knead for 10 minutes, wrap in plastic, and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Boil peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes until tender. Drain, cool slightly, and mash.
- Make the Filling: Mix mashed sweet potatoes with ricotta cheese, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Roll Out Pasta: Divide dough into four pieces and roll each thinly using a pasta machine or rolling pin.
- Form Caramelle: Cut rolled pasta into rectangles, place dollops of filling on half, fold over, and seal edges.
- Cook Caramelle: Boil salted water; add caramelle and cook for 3-4 minutes until they float. Toss gently in melted butter before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 caramelle (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg