Nona's Ricotta Pie

Much like a rice pudding, small cooked pasta is baked with eggs, ricotta, sugar and vanilla for a creamy, comforting dessert.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 238 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 3 pounds ricotta cheese
• 1 cup ditalini pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together ricotta, sugar, eggs, vanilla and 1 cup of the cooked pastina; pour mixture into prepared baking dish.

Step 3

Bake for 2 hours, or until top is firm. Let cool before serving.