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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Pumpkin-pecan Ravioli

January 28, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Dairy		Essnce09	2	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Pecans, finely chopped plus
1	T	Toasted chopped pecans, for
		garnish
2	T	Diced shallots
3	T	Butter
1	c	Homemade or canned cooked
		pumpkin
2		Sheets Homemade or prepared
		pasta
		about 9- by 13-inches each
2		Eggs, beaten for egg wash
1	T	Chopped parsley, for garnish
2	T	Parmesan cheese, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small skillet sweat 1/2 cup pecans and shallots in 1 tablespoon
of butter until shallot is tender, about 5 minutes. Let cool. In a
small bowl, combine pecan mixture with pumpkin. On a lightly-floured
surface, spread out 1 pasta sheet. Mound 1 tablespoon pumpkin mixture
at 1-inch intervals and top with second pasta sheet; press between
mounds of filling to seal, squeezing out air. Use a ravioli wheel to
cut into ravioli. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop  in
ravioli and cook until they float to the surface and are tender, 8  to
10 minutes, depending on their freshness. In a large skillet melt
remaining 2 tablespoons butter over low heat. Drain ravioli in a
colander, transfer to skillet and toss in butter to coat. Add
remaining toasted pecans and parsley. Serve in a warm plate,  sprinkled
with Parmesan. This recipe yields 2 servings.  Recipe Source: ESSENCE
OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD  NETWORK - (Show #
EE-052 broadcast 03-17-1997) Downloaded from their  Web-Site -
http://www.foodtv.com  Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe
Comiskey -  jpmd44a@prodigy.com  03-17-1997  Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 690 Calories From Fat: 498 Total Fat: 57.6g Cholesterol: 53.3mg Sodium: 1061.3mg Potassium: 866.9mg Carbohydrates: 40.4g Fiber: 10.5g Sugar: 14.3g Protein: 11g