Agnolotti

Directions

1. 1
   Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tbsp.
2. 2
   salt.
3. 3
   In a 12- to 14-inch saute pan, heat butter until foam subsides, add onion and cook until soft and golden-brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove pan from heat and allow to cool.
5. 5
   Add ricotta, fontina, goat cheese, marjoram, parsley and nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.
6. 6
   To form agnolotti, cut 3-inch strips of pasta lengthwise and place 1 tbsp.
7. 7
   cheese filling 3 inches apart.
8. 8
   Fold top of pasta down to bottom and pinch closed.
9. 9
   Press dough flat between lumps of filling.
10. 10
    Using a pastry cutter, cut half moons using folded part as flat side of moon.
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    Continue until pasta and filling are finished.
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    When all agnolotti are finished, drop into boiling water and lower heat.
13. 13
    Cook at high simmer until tender.
14. 14
    Meanwhile, melt butter with mushrooms in a 12- to 14-inch saute pan.
15. 15
    Drain agnolotti and place in pan.
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    Sprinkle with Parmigiano and toss over medium heat to coat.
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    Serve immediately.