Sweet Potato Ravioli with Brown Butter
- 1 1/2 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)
- 2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 48 square wonton wrappers
- 2 large egg whites, beaten until foamy
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- Chopped toasted pecans (optional)
- Pierce potatoes all over with fork.
- Cook potatoes in microwave on high until soft throughout, about 6 minutes per side.
- Cool slightly.
- Cut potatoes in half; scoop 2 packed cups potato flesh into large bowl.
- Mix in brown sugar and nutmeg.
- Season sweet potato filling with salt and pepper.
- Line large baking sheet with plastic wrap.
- Place 1 wonton wrapper on work surface.
- Using pastry brush, lightly brush wrapper with beaten egg whites.
- Place 1 tablespoon sweet potato filling in center of wrapper.
- Top with another wrapper.
- Press edges together to seal.
- Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- (Can be made up to 4 hours ahead.
- Cover and refrigerate.)
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook until butter begins to brown, about 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Carefully mix in vinegar and thyme.
- Meanwhile, working in batches, cook ravioli in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 3 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, carefully transfer ravioli to hot butter sauce; spoon sauce over to coat ravioli.
- Transfer to plates.
- Sprinkle with pecans, if desired; serve immediately.
potatoes, golden brown sugar, ground nutmeg, wrappers, egg whites, butter, balsamic vinegar, thyme, pecans
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sweet-potato-ravioli-with-brown-butter-107701 (may not work)