Spinach Ricotta Balls

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups of fresh chopped spinach
1 pound of fresh ricotta
1/2 cup of grated cheese (Romano, Parmesan)
1/4 cup of fresh chopped parsley
1 egg
1/4 cup of breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
1 stick butter
12 fresh sage leaves
Parmesan shavings
pinch of ground nutmeg

DIRECTIONS:

Combine spinach, ricotta, cheese, parsley egg and breadcrumbs.  Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.  Form into small balls.  Place in a greased casserole dish.  Top each piece with a little butter and Parmesan shavings.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

In the meantime melt 1 stick of butter in small pan--add 12 leaves and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

When ricotta balls are done pour on to each one!