Veal And Mushroom Stew Over Mascarpone Ravioli
Instructions:
- 2 Tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 Pound Ground veal
- Salt; to taste
- Freshly−ground black pepper; to taste
- 1 Cup Finely−chopped onions
- 1 Pound Assorted exotic mushrooms; cleaned, stemmed
- 2 Tablespoon Minced shallots
- 1/2 Cup Peeled; seeded, chopped tomatoes
- 2 Tablespoon Chopped garlic; plus
- 1 Teaspoon Chopped garlic
- 3 Cup Veal reduction
- 2 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Finely−chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 8 Ounce Mascarpone cheese
- 2 Tablespoon Chiffonade of basil
- 32 Fresh pasta squares−; (3\" by 3\")
- 4 Ounce Parmigiano−Reggiano cheese; grated
- Chopped chives; for garnish
- In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the veal. Season with salt and pepper. Brown the veal completely, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper.
- Saute for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the shallots and tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add the 2 tablespoons of garlic and saute for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the veal reduction and bring the liquid up to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the butter and parsley. Set aside and keep warm.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. In a mixing bowl, combine the cheese, remaining teaspoon of garlic, and basil. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper. Place a tablespoon of the cheese in the center of 16 of the wontons.
- With a little water, lightly wet the edges of the pasta. Place the remaining pasta squares over the cheese.
- Press the two squares of pasta together tightly, sealing the raviolis completely. Place the raviolis in the boiling water and cook until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from the water and drain completely. Season the raviolis with salt and pepper.
- To serve, place four of the raviolis in the center of each shallow bowl.
- Spoon the stew over the pasta. Garnish with the cheese and chives.
- This recipe yields 4 servings.