RASPBERRY-MACADAMIA MANICOTTI

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directions

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    Make manicotti according to instructions for cutting pasta shapes in the Making Pasta chapter

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    You'll need about 16 sheets 5 x 6-inch

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    Cook the pieces of pasta, a few at a time if necessary, until al dente

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    Drain and rinse under cold water, then lay out on double-thick paper towels

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    Preheat the oven to 400 F

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    In a medium saucepan, mix raspberries with 1/2 cup water and sugar

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    Bring to a boil

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    Remove from heat and press through a sieve

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    Place in a small saucepan

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    Set aside

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    In a small bowl, blend together currant jelly, 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch

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    Add to raspberry mixture

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    Bring to a boil

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    Cook and stir constantly over medium heat until thickened

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    Remove from heat

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    Set aside

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    To make Macadamia Filling combine cream cheese, nuts and liqueur in a small bowl

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    Spread about 2 heaping tablespoons of Macadamia Filling down the center of one side of each pasta sheet

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    Fold sides of pasta over filling to cover ends of tube and roll shut

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    Place seam side down on dessert plates and top with Raspberry Sauce

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    To serve flambe-style, place orange-flavored liqueur in a smallsaucepan over low heat to warm

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    Do not boil.Pour over Raspberry Sauce and ignite

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    Serve flaming.

RASPBERRY-MACADAMIA MANICOTTI

ingredients

  • 1 full load of pasta dough sweetened with
  • 4 tablespoons of sugar made into manicotti
  • RASPBERRY SAUCE
  • 2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons red currant jelly
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
  • MACADAMIA FILLING
  • 14 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts

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