Liguria, Nona Zurlo's province is near the French border so there is often similarity between some of the dishes, the differences generally being that the Italian version may be a good deal easier, such as in this dish.
leftover risotto
5 egg yolks beaten
salt and pepper
dash hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
1/2 cup cream
1/2 cup grated cheese, either parmesano or Sonoma Dry Jack or Swiss Cheese
pinch of thyme
Line a pie plate or quiche pan with the risotto.
Sift a little flour over it so that the filling does not sink.
Beat egg yolks, salt, pepper, hot sauce, thyme, and nutmeg, together.
Add cream and cheese Bake at 350 degrees for about twenty minutes.