Instructions: Combine the flour egg and salt pepper and nutmeg to taste with the potato.

Mix well to form a firm dough.

With floured hands shape pieces of the dough into long rolls about 1cm thick.

Cut into 2cm lengths and curve by denting with a little finger.

Cook in batches by dropping into a large pan of boiling salted water and simmering for 3 to 5 minutes until they rise to the surface.

Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain.

Place in a buttered shallow dish dot with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Place in a preheated moderately hot oven 200 degrees C (400 degrees F) Gas Mark 6 for 7 to 10 minutes.

Divide between individual dishes and pour over the sauce.

Serves 4

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