Description
Caramelle with Sweet Potato Filling is a comforting dish that combines tender pasta with a creamy, sweet potato filling, all topped with a fragrant sage butter sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, bringing warmth and joy to your table. The vibrant colors and rich flavors make it not only delicious but visually stunning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 fresh pasta sheets
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cubed
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 fresh sage leaves
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts or pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and mash until smooth; mix in ricotta, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Roll out fresh pasta dough into thin sheets (1/16-inch thick).
- Cut pasta into squares (3 inches wide) and place small mounds of filling in the center. Moisten edges with water, fold over to create triangular shapes, and seal tightly.
- Cook caramelle in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until they float.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add sage leaves and cook until crispy (2-3 minutes).
- Toss cooked caramelle in the skillet with the sage butter; serve immediately with extra Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 caramelle (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg