Sedano Ripieno Stuffed Celery

1. Bring a med sized pot full of water to a boil.
2. And set the celery in it. Cook only until barely tender when pierced with a knife, about 7 to 10 minutes.
3. Drain and dry well.
4. Meanwhile warm the milk in a sm saucepan, add the slices of bread, and cook at a very low simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is creamy and oatmeal-like.
5. Set aside to cool.
6. Grindi the mortadella, veal and prosciutto in a meat grinder or food processor outfitted with the steel blade.
7. In a med sized mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, parsley, garlic, nutmeg, salt and pepper, and 1/4 cup of the cheese.
8. Stiri in the ground meats and the milk mixture to make a creamy filling.
9. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
10. Lightly oil a 9 or 10 '' baking dish.
11. Spoon a thin layer of the tomato sauce over the bottom, and cover with a layer of celery.
12. Spread the filling over the celery, then the rest of the tomato sauce, and finish by sprinkling with the remaining grated parmesan.
13. (if you have enough for a second layer, repeat the steps but set the celery stalks at a 90-degree angle to the first layer, so they form a woven pattern.
14. Cover with filling and sauce and finish with grated cheese.
15. ) Bakei for 30 to 40 minutes, until the top is dappled golden brown and is brown at the edges.
16. Serve hot or at room temperature.