Gnocchi Alla Romana

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425F.

2. 2

   Butter one cookie sheet with 3/4-inch sides.

3. 3

   In a 3- to 4-quart saucepan, heat to scald milk, salt and 6 tbsp.

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   butter.

5. 5

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

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

7. 7

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

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   Allow to cool.

9. 9

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

10. 10

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

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

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    Remove and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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