Farina Dumplings (Gnocchi alla Romana)

Ingredients

• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup farina or semolina
• 2 beaten eggs
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Dash of pepper
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Heat milk to scald. Reduce heat.
2. Stir in farina and cook until thick, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in eggs, margarine, salt and pepper. Beat until smooth.
5. Spread in a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Cool.
6. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours until firm.
7. Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares or circles. Place overlapping in an ungreased dish.
8. Dot with 1/4 cup butter.
9. Sprinkle with cheese.
10. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. You can brown a little more under the broiler, if needed.