Candy filled with potatoes and sausage with aromatic herbs
- Energy Kcal 151
- Carbohydrates g 9.2
- of which sugars g 0.5
- Protein g 2.8
- Fats g 11.4
- of which saturated fat g 6.04
- Fiber g 0.4
- Cholesterol mg 32
- Sodium mg 286
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 10 min
- Makes: 16 pieces
PRESENTATION
When it comes to creative Italian home cooking, caramelle di pasta is honestly such a fun choice. I mean, it's got that simplicity with just a little flair. Shaped like wrapped candies, this pasta has a seriously tasty filling of potatoes and herb-seasoned sausage. The pasta's tender exterior—so so good—gives way to a warm, moist interior where the sausage flavors perfectly blend with the potatoes.
This pasta ripiena? It's special yet pretty simple, showing the playful spirit of Italian kitchens where folks love experimenting with different shapes and fillings. Fresh herbs like rosemary and sage are a must in this ricetta pasta ripiena. And here's the thing: tossing the filled pasta in a pan with herb-infused butter or oil creates an amazing aroma. For sure. It enhances the taste too.
Every bite strikes a balance between soft and savory, thanks to that awesome pairing of sausage and potatoes. You know, it's common to see this type of pasta on Italian family tables—especially when people crave a primi piatti italiani that’s satisfying yet light. The playful shape adds this festive touch to the plate, making it a real celebration of cucina italiana at its best: simple, filling, and full of flavor. And the sauce? It's fantastic.
This dish not only offers classic tastes but presents them in a festive and visually appealing way. It's definitely a favorite for casual dinners or Sunday gatherings. Whether it's a weeknight meal or something special, caramelle di pasta is sure to bring joy to the table—celebrating the very core of Italian cooking. Really, you can't go wrong.
INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for 16 candies
- Pasta disks 16
How to prepare Candy filled with potatoes and sausage with aromatic herbs
To prepare the candies filled with potatoes and sausage with aromatic herbs, start with the potatoes: peel the potatoes and first slice them 2 then dice them 3.
Blanch the potato cubes in plenty of boiling salted water to taste for 5 minutes 4, then once cooked, drain them thoroughly 5. In the meantime, score a sausage to then remove the casing 6
then crumble it 7 and place it to brown in a pan for about 5 minutes 7; when well-browned, add the potatoes 9 and cook for about ten minutes; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Take the pasta disks 10 and fill each one with the potato and sausage filling (about 25 grams or 1 oz for each disk; you can set aside any leftover filling) 11; then wrap the filling 12 to form a small cylinder.
Then pinch the part near the filling to get the candy shape 14, taking care to seal well so the filling doesn’t spill out. Then blanch the filled candies in plenty of boiling salted water to taste 14. Then melt the butter in a pan and when it is melted, pour the aromatic herbs in and sauté for 1 minute 15.
Then drain the candies and place them in the pan to flavor them for a few moments 16; if you still have it, you can also add the leftover filling 17, to further season the candies filled with potatoes and sausage with aromatic herbs 18.