Abruzzo Style Dumplings (Gnocchi Di Semolina All'abruzzo) Recipe

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   Pour the lowfat milk into a large saucepan and bring to a boil.

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   Slowly whisk in the semolina, stirring constantly.

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   Reduce the heat to medium and cook till the mix starts to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 10 to 15 min.

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   Remove from heat and 1/2 c. of the butter, 3 Tbsp.

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   cheese, the egg, and the prosciutto.

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   Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

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   Mix well.

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   Pour the semolina mix out onto a moist work surface, either Formica or possibly marble.

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   Let cold.

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    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

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    Using butter, grease a 10-inch round baking dish.

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    Using wet hands, pat the semolina mix down to 1/2-inch thickness.

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    Cut the semolina into 1 1/2-inch rounds and arrange one layer of rounds across the bottom of the dish.

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    Sprinkle some of the cheese over the rounds and dot with a little butter.

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    Make a second layer, leaving a 3/4-inch border all the way around.

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    Sprinkle this layer with cheese and dot with butter as before, then make a third and fourth layer, leaving a successively larger border all the way around on each layer, and topping each layer with butter and cheese.

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    Bake till the top is browned, about 30 min.

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    Serve warm, sprinkled with parsley.

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    This recipe yields 6 servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.