NOODLES WITH RICOTTA CHEESE

Ingredients:
Noodles - 350 gms
Ricotta or cottage cheese - 175 gms
Parmesan cheese- 75 gms (grated)
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Nutmeg - 1 /4 tsp
Pinch of pepper
Butter - 1 tbsp
Fresh parsley or basil - 3 tbsp (finely chopped)

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 160 C. Cook the noodles according to packet directions.
• Meanwhile, cream the ricotta cheese until smooth, beat in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with the salt, nutmeg and pepper.
• Drain the noodles in a colander and put them into an ovenproof serving dish.
• Stir in the cheese mixture, toss lightly, dot with the butter and place the dish in the oven for 5 minutes.
• Top with the finely chopped parsley and serve immediately.