Pasta Filling: Pear and Pecorino

This filling has a very delicate texture and flavour. Serve with a Brown Butter Sauce, Brown Butter with Sage Sauce, Brown Butter with Herbs Sauce or Marinara Sauce.

1 recipe Ravioli, Pierogi or Tortellini Pasta Dough

For the filling:
8 oz firm ripe pear
8 oz pecorino Romano, shredded
1½ Tbsp. cream cheese

Mix filling:  Peel and core the pear. Shred it on the large holes of a box grater.  Combine the pear with the pecorino and cream cheese.

Fill pasta:  Place 1 Tbsp. of filling in center of dough square, scrimp edges to seal.

Fill and cook pasta according to dough instructions. Toss with desired sauce and serve.

Makes 4 servings.