Farina Dumplings (Gnocchi alla Romana)

3 cups milk
1 cup farina or semolina
2 beaten eggs
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
1/4 cup margarine
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Heat milk to scald. Reduce heat. Slowly stir in farina and cook until thick, about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat. Stir in eggs, margarine, salt and pepper. Beat until smooth. Spread in a greased 13 x 9-inch pan. Cool.

Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours until firm.

Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares or circles. Place overlapping in an ungreased dish. Dot with 1/4 cup margarine. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. You can brown a little more under the broiler, if needed.