Ricotta Puffs



1 17-1/4-ounce package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup chopped roasted red sweet pepper
3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Milk
Grated Romano cheese

1. Unfold the pastry on a lightly floured surface. Using a sharp knife, cut each pastry sheet into nine 3-inch squares.
2. For filling, in a medium bowl stir together the ricotta cheese, roasted red pepper, the 3 tablespoons Romano cheese, the parsley, oregano, and black pepper.
3. Moisten the edges of each pastry square with milk. Spoon about 2 teaspoons filling onto one-half of each pastry square. Fold the other half of the pastry over the filling, forming a rectangle. Seal edges by pressing with the tines of a fork. With a sharp knife, cut slits in the top of each pastry bundle. Brush with milk; sprinkle with additional Romano cheese.
4. Arrange pastry bundles on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 400 degree F oven about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack; cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 18 puffs.