Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1.33 lbs

sweet potatoes

pricked

2.5 cup

pasta flour

3 unit

eggs

whole

1 unit

egg white

2 tbsp

olive oil

0.5 tsp

ground cinnamon

0.5 tsp

grated nutmeg

0.5 tsp

cayenne pepper

5.25 oz

goat cheese

soft

7 unit

sage

chopped

9 tbsp

butter

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Step 2
~4 min

Place sweet potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 45 mins to 1 1/4 hours, or until soft.

Step 3
~4 min

Mix flour and salt in a mixing bowl.

Step 4
~4 min

Add whole eggs, olive oil, and water to the flour mixture.

Step 5
~4 min

Knead into a smooth dough using a mixer with a dough hook.

Step 6
~4 min

If too crumbly, add more water; if too wet, add more flour.

Step 7
~4 min

Knead the dough by hand on a lightly-floured surface for 8-10 mins until elastic.

Step 8
~4 min

Shape into a ball, wrap tightly in foil, and let rest for at least 30 mins.

Step 9
~4 min

Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and cool for 10 mins.

Step 10
~4 min

Peel the skin off the sweet potatoes and let them cool some more.

Step 11
~4 min

Mash the sweet potatoes and season with salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper.

Step 12
~4 min

Crumble half of the goat cheese and mix it with the sweet potato puree.

Step 13
~4 min

Cut the pasta dough in half and wrap one half in foil.

Step 14
~4 min

Roll out the other half on a lightly-floured surface to a thin, approximately 16 inch, square.

Step 15
~4 min

Cut the dough into 16 4-inch squares.

Step 16
~4 min

Put about 1 heaping tsp of sweet potato puree into the center of each square, leaving a margin of about 1/2 inch around the edges.

Step 17
~4 min

Brush the edges with egg white.

Step 18
~4 min

Fold the opposite corner over the filling.

Step 19
~4 min

Press the edges together to seal and transfer the ravioli to a floured baking sheet.

Step 20
~4 min

Repeat the process with the remaining dough.

Step 21
~4 min

Cook the ravioli in batches in a large pot of generously salted water, simmering for 4-5 mins.

Step 22
~4 min

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well.

Step 23
~4 min

Melt the butter in a small pan.

Step 24
~4 min

Sprinkle the sage in it.

Step 25
~4 min

Distribute the ravioli on plates.

Step 26
~4 min

Sprinkle with the remaining goat cheese and the sage butter.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make sure the ravioli are well sealed to prevent them from bursting during cooking.

Don't overcrowd the pot when cooking the ravioli.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Ravioli can be made ahead and frozen.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Pair with a light white wine.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette
Roasted vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

Pasta is a staple food in Italian cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Holiday meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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