Raviolis veganos de calabaza (empanadillas de pasta de calabaza)

Ingredientes

• 1 1/4 cup flour* (150 g) (gluten-free*, if needed)
• 1 1/4 cup semolina flour (150 g) (or sub more regular flour)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 3/4 cup pumpkin purée (150 g)
• about 1/3 cup water (100 ml)
• 1 cup pumpkin puree (200 g)
• 3.5 oz plant-based cream cheese (100 g) (or cashew ricotta *)
• 3 tbsp vegan Parmesan * (30 g)
• salt, pepper (to taste)
• a pinch of nutmeg
• fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 1 garlic clove (chopped)
• 1/3 cup cup vegetable broth (100 ml)
• 3/4 cup cup pumpkin puree (200 g)
• 1/3 cup cup coconut milk (100 ml)
• 2 tsp nutritional yeast flakes ((optional))
• salt, pepper (to taste)
• a pinch of nutmeg
• Cherry tomatoes

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Prepare Pumpkin Puree: ---

2. 2

   Cut a pumpkin in half, remove the seeds, cut into quarters and place on a greased baking sheet (or in a large baking dish). Bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) until soft (it usually takes about 30 minutes, depending on the size of the pumpkin pieces). Once the pumpkin flesh is soft, blend/ purée in a blender or using a fork.

3. 3

   --- Pasta dough for Pumpkin Ravioli: ---

4. 4

   Mix the flour, semolina, and salt. Heap to a pile and press a well into the center. Add in olive oil, pumpkin purée and a little water and knead until a dough forms. (The amount of water depends on the consistency of the pumpkin puree. The dough should be not too soft, but also not too dry).

5. 5

   Then shape the dough into a ball, wrap in cling film and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour.

6. 6

   --- Pumpkin Filling: ---

7. 7

   Add pumpkin puree, plant-based cream cheese and vegan parmesan to a bowl. Mix everything well and season with the spices and chopped parsley to taste.

8. 8

   --- To make Ravioli: ---

9. 9

   Roll out the pasta dough thinly on a lightly floured working surface.

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    Cut out circles using a round form (such as a jar or cookie cutter). Add about 2 heaped teaspoons of the pumpkin filling in the center of each circle. Spread the sides of the circles with a little water or plant-based milk and fold into semicircles. (If you don‘t have a ravioli form, gently seal the sides with your fingers or with a fork, so the filling does not run out during cooking.)

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    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Let the ravioli slide in and cook for about 3-5 minutes until they float on the surface.

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    Then remove with a slotted spoon and drain.

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    Serve them either immediately, or pan-fry your drained ravioli in a pan with some vegan butter or oil until lightly golden browned and crispy.

14. 14

    --- Creamy Pumpkin Sauce: ---

15. 15

    Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and sauté the onions for about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds longer.

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    Then add the vegetable broth, pumpkin puree, and coconut milk and simmer for further 2-3 minutes, so the sauce thickens slightly. If you like the sauce even thicker, you can thicken it with a little cornstarch or flour. Season with yeast flakes, salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg to taste.

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    Serve the ravioli with the creamy pumpkin sauce and (optionally) halved cherry tomatoes. If you like, you can also sprinkle over some vegan parmesan/ yeast flakes and fresh herbs.

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    Enjoy!