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 margarine
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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