Passatelli Dei Nonni (bread And Parmesan Cheese Soup)

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4-5
• 100 g parmesan cheese, grated
• 100 g breadcrumbs, small
• 3 eggs (small ones or 2 big ones)
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 lemon, zest only
• 1 1/2 liters broth, if possible homemade (beef or hen broth with celery, carrots and leek)

Recipe

• place the bread crumbs, parmesan, nutmeg and the lemon zest in a large mixing bowl. add the eggs and carefully mix together with your hands until it forms a soft dough-like consistency.
• the mixture should be like a wet dough, barely holding together.
• if it seems too stiff, add 1 tablespoon water or stock. if it’s too soft, add more breadcrumbs and parmesan.
• allow the dough to rest for approximately 20 minutes in a cool place.
• once ready, put the dough in a food mill or ricer. press to create short noodles (like little worms).
• bring the meat stock to a boil and add the pasta. once the passatelli have risen to the surface, they are ready to eat.
• serve immediately.