Gnocchi alla Romana

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Butter one cookie sheet with 3/4 inch sides.

2. 2

   In a 3 to 4 quart saucepan, heat to scald milk, salt and 6 tablespoons butter.

3. 3

   Pour in polenta in a thin stream, whisking vigorously, and cook for about a minute, switching to a wooden spoon as polenta thickens.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup grated cheese and 4 egg yolks and mix well.

5. 5

   Pour polenta in buttered cookie sheet and spread to a thickness of 1/2 inch.

6. 6

   Allow to cool.

7. 7

   Using a pastry cutter or water glass, cut 3 inch quarter moons out of the polenta.

8. 8

   Arrange leaning up against one another in a buttered baking dish and sprinkle with remaining grated cheese.

9. 9

   Place in oven and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until top is light golden brown.

10. 10

    Remove and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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