Sweet Potato Ravioli With Asiago Cheese Sauce Recipes

ASIAGO CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Off heat, place the flour in a heavy saucepan, then gradually add the milk and whisk until well-blended.
• Place saucepan over medium temperature and cook, whisking, until thick, about 7 to 9 minutes.
• Remove saucepan from heat and add the grated cheese, stirring until melted.
• Stir in the herbs, if using.
• Makes 2 cups sauce.
• Serve over pasta or vegetables.

SWEET POTATO RAVIOLI WITH ASIAGO CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° Bake sweet potatoes 40-45 minutes or until tender; cool completely and then peel them and mash the pulp Stir in yogurt, chives and sage.
• Place wonton wrappers on counter Spoon 1 rounded tsp of potato mixture in the center of each wonton Spread filling kind of flat but leave a 1/2 inch border; brush edges lightly with water, fold them in half diagonally and press edges lightly to seal Place the filled wontons on a baking sheet and cover them loosely with plastic wrap.
• Bring 1 1/2 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan; reduce heat to medium, then add a few ravioli at a time (do not overcrowd) Cook until tender, about 9 minutes then transfer to a platter with a slotted spoon.
• Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat Stir in flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly Gradually stir in milk and chicken broth; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes, then stir in cheese, nutmeg, white pepper and cinnamon.
• Spoon 3 tablespoons of sauce onto individual plates Place 3 ravioli onto each plate.
• You can sprinkle additional chopped fresh sage over as a garnish.

SWEET POTATO RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Mix sweet potatoes, garlic and ginger; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spoon about 1 tablespoon potato mixture onto wonton wrapper; brush edges of wrapper with water.
• Top with a second wonton wrapper and press edges together to seal.
• Repeat with remaining wonton wrappers and potato mixture.
• Heat 3 quarts of water to boiling; add 4-6 ravioli. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until ravioli float to surface and are cooked al dente.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and repeat the cooking procedure with the remaining ravioli. Serve topped with your favorite sauce.

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.