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Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. For the veal ravioli filling: Season the meat with salt and pepper.
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Place the meat in an oven-proof pan and cover with the veal oil.
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Add the garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
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Cover the pan with aluminum foil and place in the oven.
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Slow cook the meat for about 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until the meat is very tender.
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Remove from the oven and strain.
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Reserve the veal oil for future use.
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Discard the rosemary.
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In a food processor, fitted with a metal blade, add the veal meat, 1/4 cup of the reserved oil, 1/2 cup of the shallots, garlic, rosemary and parsley.
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Season with salt and black pepper.
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Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
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If the rillette is not moist enough, add some of the remaining veal oil.
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Cover the rillette and store in the refrigerator.
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The rillette will keep for up to 2 weeks.
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For the Morel Cream Sauce: Place the dried morels in a shallow bowl.
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Pour the warm water over the morels.
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Allow to sit for at least 1 hour.
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Strain the morels, reserving the liquid.
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Cut the rehydrated morels into 1/4-inch thick rings.
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In a saucepan, over medium heat, add 2 teaspoons of the oil.
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Add the morels and the remaining 1/2 cup of shallots.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Saute for 6 minutes.
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Add the reserved and strained morel liquid.
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Bring the mixture to a boil.
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Reduce to a simmer and cook for 4 minutes.
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Add the cream and continue to cook for 6 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Remove from the heat and keep warm.
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To make the raviolis: Place 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of 32 pasta squares.
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Lightly wet the edges of the pasta with water.
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Place 1 pasta square on top of the filled square.
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Press the edges of the square firmly to seal the square.
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Repeat the procedure until all the squares are sealed.
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
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Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
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Drain.
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Toss the raviolis with the warm mushrooms sauce and garnish with the grated cheese.