Description
Caramelle with Sweet Potato Filling are delightful Italian pasta parcels that marry tender homemade pasta with a creamy, savory sweet potato filling. This comforting dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, enveloping you in warmth and flavor. With a balance of sweet and savory notes, each bite is a celebration of deliciousness that will leave your taste buds dancing. Easy to prepare, this recipe will impress both guests and loved ones alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 pound sweet potatoes
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Boil in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and mash until smooth.
- Make the Dough: In a bowl, mix flour and a pinch of salt. Create a well, add eggs, and gradually incorporate flour until combined. Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Mix the Filling: Combine mashed sweet potatoes, ricotta, Parmesan, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl until creamy.
- Roll Out Dough: Divide dough into four pieces and roll each thinly. Cut into squares about three inches wide.
- Fill and Shape: Place one tablespoon of filling on each square; fold diagonally or into half-moon shapes and seal with water.
- Cook Caramelle: Boil salted water; cook caramelle until they float (about 5 minutes). Serve with melted butter or sage sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg