Ricotta Cheese Stuffing for Jumbo Shells and Manicotti

By mirelsonp

Recipe source: NY Times Food | Craig Claiborne

Ingredients

• 2 cups (1 pound) ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup finely diced Mozzarella cheese
• Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/4 cup finely chopped prosciutto
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl and use to stuff pasta.