Swallows Nest Pasta (Nidi di Rondine)

Step 1

Whisk the milk and flour in a saucepan, then add the butter and place the pan over moderate high heat.

Step 2

Keep whisking until sauce thickens.

Step 3

Season with salt, nutmeg and the 2 tablespoons of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Step 4

Cook a few lasagna pieces at a time in salted boiling water.

Step 5

Remove with a slotted spoon and place on kitchen towels.

Step 6

Turn them over to dry on both sides.

Step 7

Pre-heat the oven to 375°F.

Step 8

Coat the bottom of a large baking dish with 1 cup of marinara sauce.

Step 9

Spread a layer of béchamel on the pasta pieces, then sprinkle with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and place slices of prosciutto, then basil, then fontina cheese on top.

Step 10

Roll up each in piece into a cylinder. Place them close together cut side up in baking dish. Continue the process until the dish is full.