Veal Cappelletti With Smoked Chicken In Mornay Sauce Recipes

CLASSIC MORNAY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the roux is pale yellow and frothy, about 1 minute. Do not allow the roux to brown. Slowly whisk in the milk and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens and comes to a boil, about 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to a simmer and season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Allow to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. This is now called a bechamel sauce, and may be used as is to top any number of dishes.
• Stir in the cheese and whisk until melted. If the sauce seems to thick, thin with a little milk.
• The sauce is now called a Mornay Sauce. Pour over steamed vegetables and serve immediately. If not using right away, cool, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several days.

VEAL CAPPELLETTI WITH SMOKED CHICKEN IN MORNAY SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare pasta dough. Sift the flour and salt together. Place into a mixing bowl. Slowly blend in the eggs one at a time. Add the oil and the water slowly until a smooth soft dough is formed.
• Knead the dough for 15 minutes and then allow to rest for an additional 15 minutes. Roll out the dough. Lightly dust with flour, fold in three and roll out again. Repeat 6 to 8 times. Note: only use enough flour to prevent sticking while rolling.
• Roll out the dough on floured surface to a smooth sheet about 1/8 inch thick. Cut the dough into 3 inch squares with a scalloped edge pasty cutter. Cover with a damp cloth until required.
• Heat the oil in a skillet. Fry the veal until completely cooked through. Drain excess oil. Place veal in a large mixing bowl and cool.
• Blend the prosciutto, cheese, rosemary, pepper and the egg with the veal.
• Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each pasta square. Brush the edges with a little water. Fold into a triangle just over the fillings and press to seal. Leave a border of dough around the filling. Wrap the pasta around your index finger. Seal the two sides with your thumb. Curl the overlapping pasta outward. The result should be a small pasta hat (cappelletti).
• Start a large kettle of boiling water and begin making the morney sauce.
• Heat the butter in a sauce pan, add the flour and cook for 2 minutes over low heat. Stir in the chicken broth and half & half. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened. Stir in the cheese and simmer for 2 more minutes. Heat the remaining butter in a saucepan. Saute the mushrooms. Add the mushrooms, chicken and tomatoes to the sauce and keep warm over very, very low heat.
• As you're making the sauce and the water begins boiling, add the pasta in batches to keep the water at a steady boil. The pasta will float when it is done; remove pasta to a serving platter or large bowl and continue adding pasta until all the pasta has been cooked. Cover pasta with Mornay Sauce and serve.