Caramelle with Sweet Potato Filling
Caramelle with Sweet Potato Filling is a delightful Italian dish that perfectly marries the creaminess of sweet potatoes with rich pasta. Each pocket bursts with irresistible flavors, offering a comforting blend of sweetness and savory notes. Ideal for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this easy-to-follow recipe will impress both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike, ensuring everyone comes back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh pasta sheets or lasagna noodles
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), baked and mashed
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp butter for sauce
- 8 sage leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake sweet potatoes wrapped in foil for about 45 minutes until tender.
- Allow cool, then scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Mix in ricotta, Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Lay out pasta sheets; place one tablespoon of filling at one end and fold over to create pockets.
- Boil salted water; cook caramelle for about 3 minutes until they float.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté sage leaves until crispy (about 1 minute).
- Drain caramelle and toss in sage butter sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 caramelle (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg