Chestnut Ravioli With Brown Butter Sage Sauce

A unique stuffed pasta that is a great way to celebrate fall.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 Pound Shelled Chestnuts, Roasted And Shells Removed, Or 1 Cup Chestnuts From A Jar
• 2 Ounces Sliced Pancetta, Finely Chopped
• 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Onion
• 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
• 1/3 Cup Water
• 1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Peeled Apple
• 3 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley
• Black Pepper
• 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
• 3 Eggs
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 6 Tablespoons Butter
• 6 Fresh sage Leaves, Coarsely Chopped
• Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Combine the flour and salt on a flat...: Combine the flour and salt on a flat work surface; shape into a mound and make a well in the center.
2. 2Add the eggs and 1 tablespoon of the...: Add the eggs and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to the well and lightly beat with a fork.
3. 3Gradually draw in the flour from the inside...: Gradually draw in the flour from the inside wall of the well in a circular motion.
4. 4Continue to incorporate all the flour until it...: Continue to incorporate all the flour until it forms a ball, then wrap the ball in plastic wrap and let rest 30 minutes.
5. 5While the pasta is resting, prepare the filling.
6. 6Cook the pancetta in the two tablespoons of...: Cook the pancetta in the two tablespoons of butter until lightly browned, then add the onion and cook until it is translucent and soft.
7. 7Add the chestnuts and water and cook until...: Add the chestnuts and water and cook until the chestnuts have softened and the water is almost completely absorbed.
8. 8Transfer to a bowl and season with black...: Transfer to a bowl and season with black pepper.
9. 9Add the chopped apple and parsley and mix...: Add the chopped apple and parsley and mix well.
10. 10Cut the ball of dough in 1/2, cover...: Cut the ball of dough in 1/2, cover and cover the piece you are not immediately using to prevent it from drying out.
11. 11Dust the counter and dough with a little...: Dust the counter and dough with a little flour.
12. 12Press the dough into a rectangle and roll...: Press the dough into a rectangle and roll it through a pasta machine, 2 or 3 times, at widest setting.
13. 13Pull and stretch the sheet of dough with...: Pull and stretch the sheet of dough with the palm of your hand as it emerges from the rollers.
14. 14Reduce the setting and crank the dough through...: Reduce the setting and crank the dough through again, 2 or 3 times.
15. 15Continue tightening until the machine is at the...: Continue tightening until the machine is at the second narrowest setting; the dough should be almost paper-thin.
16. 16If cutting the ravioli by hand, dust the...: If cutting the ravioli by hand, dust the counter and sheet of dough with flour, lay out the long sheet of pasta, and brush the top surface with a little water, which acts as a glue.
17. 17Drop 1 tablespoon of the filling on 1/2...: Drop 1 tablespoon of the filling on 1/2 of the pasta sheet, about 2-inches apart.
18. 18Fold the other 1/2 over the filling like...: Fold the other 1/2 over the filling like a blanket, then with your fingers, gently press out air pockets around each mound of filling.
19. 19Use a sharp knife to cut each pillow...: Use a sharp knife to cut each pillow into squares and crimp the 4 edges with the tins of a fork to make a tight seal. (A fluted pastry wheel also works well to make an attractive edge around the pasta.)
20. 20Dust the ravioli and a sheet pan with...: Dust the ravioli and a sheet pan with cornmeal to prevent the pasta from sticking and lay them out to dry slightly while assembling the rest.
21. 21If not using within an hour or two...: If not using within an hour or two refrigerate until needed.
22. 22If using a ravioli form, lay one sheet...: If using a ravioli form, lay one sheet of pasta over the form and press with the plate it comes with to create indentations.
23. 23Spoon a teaspoonful of filling into each indentation...: Spoon a teaspoonful of filling into each indentation and brush the edges with water.
24. 24Lay another sheet of pasta on top and...: Lay another sheet of pasta on top and using your fingers press out excess air pockets.
25. 25Use a rolling pin to press the two...: Use a rolling pin to press the two layers of dough together and cut the ravioli.
26. 26Place on a baking sheet dusted with a...: Place on a baking sheet dusted with a little flour or cornmeal.
27. 27To make the sauce, heat the butter in...: To make the sauce, heat the butter in a small saucepan over moderate heat until it begins to brown, add the sage and mix.
28. 28Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
29. 29Cook the ravioli in a large pot of...: Cook the ravioli in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
30. 30Drain, and divide into individual heated pasta bowls.
31. 31Drizzle the pasta with the browned butter and...: Drizzle the pasta with the browned butter and sage and serve immediately offering grated parmesan cheese at the table.