"A little thyme flavors the sweet potato and ricotta filling in these homemade ravioli, and the brown butter and pecan sauce makes them extra-special. A creamy Parmesan sauce would be nice on these as well...."
INGREDIENTS
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Pasta
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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4 large eggs
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Filling
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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2 cups mashed sweet potato
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 egg yolk
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1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme or 1 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 egg, whisked with about 2 teaspoons water for sealing the ravioli
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Parmesan cheese, for garnish, optional
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Brown Butter Sauce
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or about 1/4 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
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dash salt
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dash pepper