Cheese Stuffing (Ripieno di Formaggio)

This stuffing can be used for all types and shapes of stuffed pasta.

Recipe Ingredients:

2/3 pound Roman ricotta
1 pinch of nutmeg (optional)
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons Parmigiano (Parmesan)
Salt
Pepper

Cooking Directions:

1. Sieve ricotta.
2. Beat the eggs in a bowl and, while beating, mix in the ricotta, Parmigiano, nutmeg, salt and pepper. If stuffing is too soft, add some bread crumbs. Keep the stuffing in a cool place, for a few hours.
   

Makes about 2 cups stuffing.

Recipe courtesy of The Italian Trade Commission.