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Nona's Ricotta Pie
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes
Ready In: 150 Minutes
Servings: 1
If desired, top with a sprinkling of chopped, candied fruits and nuts. Use any other pastina in place of the ditalini.
Ingredients:
1 cup ditalini pasta
3 pounds ricotta cheese
2 cups white sugar
6 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. In a large bowl, mix together ricotta, sugar, eggs, vanilla and 1 cup of the cooked pastina; pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
3. Bake for 2 hours, or until top is firm. Let cool before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com