SWEET POTATO TORTELLINI WITH HAZELNUT SAUCE

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Using wonton wrappers instead of fresh pasta dough makes homemade tortellini easy to prepare. For more formal dinners, this makes an impressive vegetarian entree. -Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 large sweet potatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and cubed
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon hazelnut liqueur
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
72 wonton wrappers
3 quarts water
3/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
3 tablespoons minced fresh sage
1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
1 cup shaved Asiago cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662 calories, Fat 34g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 718mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Aimen Wasim
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Overall, I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Yashwa Manvil
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I found this dish to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Shah Vai
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This dish was a bit too time-consuming for a weeknight meal, but it was worth it for a special occasion.


Nd Arif
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I would definitely recommend this dish to others.


Logan
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion dinner party.


Md RJ rimon
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I'm not a fan of hazelnuts, so I omitted them from the sauce. The dish was still very good.


Md aktarujjaman Shawon
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


FAHMEED AAHMED
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I had some trouble finding sweet potato tortellini, so I used regular tortellini instead. The dish still turned out great!


Md jibon Dk
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This dish was a bit too sweet for me, but I can see how others might enjoy it.


HIMA AKTAR
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The sauce was a bit too rich for my taste, but the tortellini were cooked perfectly.


Blaster kakora Rwodzi
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Loved the combination of sweet potato and hazelnut in this dish. It was a unique and flavorful twist on a classic pasta dish.


Gabu Burus
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The tortellini were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


brandon Gilliam
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato, but this dish was surprisingly good! The tortellini were light and fluffy, and the sauce was rich and decadent. I would definitely make this again.


Toaiva Siogase
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This sweet potato tortellini with hazelnut sauce was a hit with my family! The tortellini were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of hazelnuts, which gave the dish a nice nutty flavor.