Cappellaci Di Zucca
- 3 lb. buttermilk squash
- 2 eggs
- 1-1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 recipe Basic Fresh Egg Pasta
- 8 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 4 sage leaves
- Bake squash 1 hour at 350F.
- Scoop out, with seeds and skin removed.
- Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tbsp.
- salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix squash, eggs, 1 cup cheese and nutmeg together until smooth and homogeneous.
- Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Roll out Basic Fresh Egg Pasta to thinnest setting on pasta machine.
- Cut pasta sheets into 3-inch squares.
- Place 1 tsp.
- squash filling in center of each, and fold to form triangles, pressing firmly around all edges.
- Take two further corners and bring together and press firmly to attach and form little hats.
- Place cappellacci in boiling water and lower heat to high simmer.
- Cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Melt butter in a 12- to 14-inch saute pan and add sage.
- Carefully drain pasta and place in pan with butter.
- Warm gently 1 minute and serve.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
buttermilk squash, eggs, nutmeg, salt, freshly ground black pepper, recipe basic, unsalted butter, sage
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/5226 (may not work)