Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli
Not to toot my own horn, but this dish is up there with my top faves that I've created. Seeing as how it Fall now, I felt compelled to make this dish again as I have made it several times already. First I skinned & diced up a butternut squash(it's not that easy so be sure you have a good knife). I spread it out on a cookie sheet & sprayed it with evoo cooking spray & a little salt and pepper. I baked it at 375 for about 35-40 minutes(or until its soft) I put the squash in a food processor & added a little skim ricotta, a splash of cream, a few sage leaves, freshly grated nutmeg, & a little fresh grated parm. I then took won ton wrappers(a wonderful invention, right mom?!?!) I spooned a little mixture on a center of a wrapper & rubbed the outer edges with water & placed another wrapper on top & sealed it with a fork around the edges. Once finished I placed them in the freezer, because boiling them when they're frozen helps maintain these delicate deliciousness's shape. When my mom arrived for dinner I boiled them with some evoo in the water so they don't stick together. Also, I trick I've learned with boiling these it to boil them in small batches(4-5 at a time) I know, I know these things are already occupying enough of your time, but trust me they are SOOOOOO worth it!!(you can thank me later) For the "sauce" I browned a little butter(simmer it until it turns lightly brown & it has a COMPLETELY different flavor) once it was brown I added, a little honey, a little balsamic vinegar, & some chopped fresh sage. Drizzle a little of the brown butter sauce over the ravioli & VOILA! Best ravioli you've ever had!!
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Absolutely one of my all time favorites!!!!
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