Description
Caramelle with Sweet Potato Filling is a delightful handmade pasta dish that combines sweet and savory flavors to create a comforting culinary experience. Each delicate shell is filled with creamy sweet potato, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese, then drizzled with rich brown butter for a finish that warms the soul. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this recipe is both easy to make and sure to leave everyone smiling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh pasta sheets (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for brown butter sauce)
- ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake sweet potatoes until tender, about 45 minutes. Let cool before peeling.
- In a bowl, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Mix in ricotta cheese, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Roll out fresh pasta sheets on a floured surface to a thin consistency. Cut into 3-inch squares.
- Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each square, fold diagonally to form triangles, and seal edges tightly.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook caramelle for about 3-4 minutes until they float.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter until golden brown; drizzle over cooked caramelle before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg