White Bean Ravioli with Balsamic Vinegar Brown Butter
- 1 cup cooked white beans, plus 1 cup
- 1/2 cup virgin olive oil
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar plus 1/4 cup
- 1/2 cup freshly ground Parmesan plus 4 tablespoons
- 1 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup -- set aside 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 recipe roasted beet pasta (see separate recipe), rolled out on thinnest setting to 4 sheets
- 6 ounces sweet butter
- In a food processor, blend one cup cooked white beans with virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, grated Parmesan cheese, egg and parsley until smooth (about 1 minute).
- Remove to medium mixing bowl and stir in remaining cup of beans.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- ASSEMBLY:
- Lay out 1 sheet of pasta and cut into 8 pieces, 3 1/2-inches by 3 1/2-inches.
- Place 1 1/2 tablespoons filling in center of each square and fold corner to corner to form triangle shaped pillow.
- Press edge firmly around to seal.
- Continue with all remaining pasta.
- Should yield 32 ravioli.
- These can be set aside on a baking tray in refrigerator for 6 hours, separated by a kitchen towel.
- TO COOK:
- Bring 6 quarts water to boil in a large spaghetti pot and add 2 tablespoons salt.
- Drop ravioli into water and return to boil.
- Lower heat slightly and cook just below boiling for 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place sweet butter in 10-inch to 12-inch saute pan and cook until foam subsides and butter begins to brown.
- Turn off heat and add remaining 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (careful: it will spatter).
- Remove ravioli from cooking liquid with spider and place in pan with butter and vinegar.
- Toss over medium heat and sprinkle with remaining cheese and parsley.
- Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.
white beans, virgin olive oil, egg, balsamic vinegar, freshly ground parmesan plus, italian parsley, salt, pasta, sweet butter
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/white-bean-ravioli-with-balsamic-vinegar-brown-butter-recipe.html (may not work)