Ritoli alla Norcina

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   Melt butter in a 2quart saucepan until frothing.

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   Remove from heat and stir in flour with a whisk.

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   Cook over low heat for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

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   Add 1/2 of the hot milk and whisk until smooth.

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   Add remaining milk and whisk until smooth.

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   Bring to boil, add nutmeg, lower heat and simmer 10 minutes.

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   Can be used hot or cold.

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

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   Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.

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    Make the pasta and roll out to the third thinnest mark on the pasta roller.

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    Cut the sheets into pieces 10 inches long.

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    Cover and set aside.

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    In a mixing bowl, stir together cooked sausage, ricotta, cooked chard, nutmeg and Parmigiano until well blended.

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    Blanch pasta sheets 1 minute

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    and refresh in an ice bath.

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    Drain well and lay on clean counter.

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    Divide filling among pasta pieces, completely covering each sheet with 1/2inch to 1inch of filling.

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    Roll each pasta piece up like a jelly roll and place in a buttered baking dish.

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    Cover with balsamella sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

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    Bake for 45 minutes until light brown on top and bubbly everywhere.

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    Remove, let stand 10 minutes.

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    To serve, slice across each roll to form rounds and place flat on plate.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.