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Cheese Filling

Cheese Filling

Cuisine:Italian

Course:Other

10m prep 0s cook 10m ready

About 2 ¼ cups A perfect, simple filling for dried pastas such as manicotti or jumbo shells as well as for fresh stuffed cannelloni, ravioli, or tortellini. If you like, add some finely chopped prosciutto or fresh herbs such as oregano, marjoram, or thyme. Pasta stuffed with this filling is perfect with tomato sauces, Pesto, or Hearty Beef Ragu.

Ingredients

Servings:
  • 15 ounces ricotta
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • (¼ teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg)

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Mix together in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined: 15 ounces ricotta; ½ cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces); 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons minced parsley; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; (¼ teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg)

  2. Step 2.

    Chill until ready to use. The filling can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

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