You can't get much more unique and tasty than these pasta dumplings. Because they are filled with smooth ricotta cheese and fresh basil, they taste great and fill you up.
Ingredients: 2 cups pasta your choice. 1/2 cup ricotta cheese. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil. 1 egg, beaten. Salt and pepper to taste. 1/4 cup marinara sauce for serving.
Instructions: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and let it cool. In a bowl, combine the cooked pasta, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated. Take a small portion of the pasta mixture and shape it into a ball or dumpling. Repeat with the remaining mixture. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Carefully drop the pasta dumplings into the boiling water and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until they float to the surface. Using a slotted spoon, remove the pasta dumplings from the water and place them on a serving plate. Serve the pasta dumplings hot with marinara sauce and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and basil. Enjoy your delicious pasta dumplings!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
benny oschmann
