Simple Cheese Filling for Pasta
Servings: 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 Tbs dried oregano basil, or flat-leaved parsley
- kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 egg
- Bread crumbs as needed
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta, Parmesan, nutmeg, and herbs. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Mix in egg until uniform.
- Filling should be stiff enough to stand without slumping when pushed off a spoon. If not, add bread crumbs and stir in.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.