Sweet Potato Tortellini With Hazelnut Sauce Recipes

SWEET POTATO TORTELLINI WITH HAZELNUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place sweet potatoes in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; toss with 2 tablespoons oil, herbes de Provence, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast 25-30 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Cool slightly., In a small skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Transfer to a food processor. Add sweet potatoes, ricotta cheese, liqueur, nutmeg and the remaining salt and pepper; process until blended., Place 1 tablespoon filling in center of each wonton wrapper. (Cover remaining wrappers with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Moisten wrapper edges with water. Fold one corner diagonally over filling to form a triangle; press edges to seal. Pull opposite corners together, forming a boat; moisten with water and pinch to seal., In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil. Cook tortellini in batches 30-60 seconds or until they float. Remove with a slotted spoon; keep warm., In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sage; heat 5-7 minutes or until butter is golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in cherries and hazelnuts. Serve with tortellini. Top with cheese.Freeze option: Freeze uncooked tortellini on waxed paper-lined baking sheets until firm. Transfer to resealable plastic freezer bags; return to freezer. To use, cook tortellini as directed, increasing time to 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until they float. Serve as directed.

RAVIOLI OR TORTELLINI WITH SWEET POTATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Bake or microwave the sweet potato in its skin until tender. Plunge into a bowl of cold water.
• Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain, and return to the pot.
• Meanwhile, heat the margarine in a small skillet. Add the garlic and sauté over low heat until golden, about 1 minute, and remove from the heat.
• Drain the sweet potato, peel, and mash it well in a small mixing bowl. Add the sautéed garlic and enough milk to make a thick sauce. Season.
• Combine the sauce with the pasta in the pot. Cook just until the sauce is heated through. Serve at once.
• Menu
• Ravioli or Tortellini with Sweet Potato Sauce (this page)
• Asparagus, Squash, and Red Pepper Sauté (page 210)
• or
• Roasted Italian Vegetables (page 205)
• Black olives and diced tomatoes
• nutrition information
• Calories: 356
• Total Fat: 9g
• Protein: 15g
• Carbohydrate: 54g
• Cholesterol: 29mg
• Sodium: 353mg

SWEET POTATO AND HAZELNUT MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
• Mash the potatoes until smooth, then stir in the hazelnuts, heavy cream, sour cream, and apple cider. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SWEET POTATO WITH ROASTED HAZELNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 220C (430F). Spread hazelnuts on a baking tray and roast for 10-15 minutes or until skins crack. Wrap nuts in a clean teatowel and rub to remove skins. Chop and set aside.
• Line a large roasting pan with non-stick baking paper. Arrange sweet potato in a single layer, spray with oil and turn to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Roast sweet potato, turning once, until golden and tender (15-20 minutes). Set aside to cool to room temperature.
• Dressing: place oil, vinegar, mustard and maple syrup in a screw-top jar. Season with salt and pepper. Secure lid and shake well to combine.
• Place sweet potato and hazelnuts in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Serve.