Gnocchi alla Romana

THIS gnocchi is simply awesome. Rich and tasty and probably REALLY fattening, but I felt like I was in the Eternal city when I tasted it. It's made more like polenta (using Semolina flower, milk and eggs). Cooked in the copper pot, poured into a baking pan and left to cool. From there, rounds are cut out, layered in another baking pan, topped with Taleggio (I used goat cheese) and grated Parmesan and baked for 15-20 minutes. Easy peasy and oh, so good! Will upload a picture as I fully intend to make this again.

here's a recipe:

6 tablespoons butter, plus 2 tablespoons for sheet pan and baking dish
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup semolina flour
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus 1/2 cup 4 egg yolks

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Butter 1 cookie sheet with 3/4-inch sides and a baking dish.
In a 3 to 4-quart saucepan, heat to scald the milk, salt, and 6 tablespoons butter. Pour in the semolina in a thin stream, whisking vigorously, and cook for about 1 minute, switching to a wooden spoon as it thickens. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup grated cheese and 4 egg yolks. Mix well to combine. Pour the semolina onto the buttered cookie sheet and, using a spatula, spread to a thickness of 1/2-inch. Allow to cool.

Using a pastry cutter or water glass, cut 3-inch quarter moons out of semolina. Arrange the moons so that they are leaning up against one another (overlapping) in a buttered baking dish and sprinkle with remaining grated cheese. Place in oven and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until top is deep golden brown. Remove and serve immediately.