Nona s Ricotta Pie

1 cup ditalini pasta

3 pounds ricotta cheese

2 cups white sugar

6 eggs, beaten

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

In a large bowl, mix together ricotta, sugar, eggs, vanilla and 1 cup of the cooked pastina; pour mixture into prepared baking dish.

Bake for 2 hours, or until top is firm. Let cool before serving.