Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Zesty Caramelle with Sweet Potato Filling. This Italian-inspired dish features delicate caramelle pasta stuffed with a creamy sweet potato and ricotta filling, all enhanced by a zesty lemon kick. Perfect for intimate dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe brings warmth and joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh caramelle pasta
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), baked
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh sage or thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and roast for 45 minutes until tender.
- Let cool, then peel and mash sweet potatoes in a bowl. Mix in ricotta, Parmesan, lemon zest, herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Cook caramelle pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Fill each caramelle with about 1 tablespoon of filling and pinch to seal.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook filled caramelle for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil or melted butter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 filled caramelle (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg