Pasta Dumplings

You cant 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