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37 recipes tagged with ricotta.
A creamy cheese filling made with ricotta, cream cheese, and golden raisins, flavored with lemon zest and cinnamon. Perfect for pastries, cakes, or coffee…
2 to 4 servings These toasts may be served as an appetizer or cut into smaller canapés, but we enjoy making a light lunch of them. You may substitute 1…
5 side-dish servings Malfatti means “badly made,” so you’ll know you’ve made these properly if they seem a little… rustic. Please read about Forming…
One 8-inch cake; about 16 servings Cassata is Sicily’s over-the-top special-occasion cake. Sponge cake is flavored with sweet rum syrup and filled with…
Fresh figs are halved, bathed in a vanilla-Marsala syrup, and baked until tender. They're served with a lightly sweetened ricotta-cream mixture and an…
4 side-dish servings Think of these as lazy, cheesy gnocchi.
About 2 ¼ cups A perfect, simple filling for dried pastas such as manicotti or jumbo shells as well as for fresh stuffed cannelloni, ravioli, or…
Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer featuring grilled bread rubbed with garlic and drizzled with olive oil, topped with a variety of fresh…
About 2 cups Stuff this well-seasoned mixture under the skin of chicken parts or a spatchcocked whole bird. It also makes a nice filling for pasta.
A seasonal pizza topped with oyster and shiitake mushrooms, shallots, provolone, and dollops of ricotta, finished with fresh parsley.
Homemade ravioli filled with breakfast-spiced pork sausage, bacon, potato, and ricotta, topped with a white wine and sage cream sauce.
Whole wheat crepes filled with spiced lentils, honeyed carrots, and creamy ricotta, topped with parsley and hazelnuts. A hearty vegetarian dish inspired…
Individual grilled pizzas topped with homemade pesto, grilled summer squash, ricotta, and Fresno chile. Perfect for a summer cookout.
A deep-dish pizza loaded with spinach, artichoke hearts, and three cheeses. The crust is baked in a skillet for a crispy bottom and golden edges.
A medley of wild mushrooms sautéed with red chile and parsley, served on toasted country bread with a creamy ricotta and goat cheese spread.
A savory twist on French toast, stuffed with spinach ricotta filling and served with marinara sauce. This hearty dish combines garlic bread with a creamy…
A creamy pasta dish with broccoli, zucchini, and sweet Italian sausage, served over buttered noodles. It's a filling weeknight dinner that can be made…
A hearty beef and spinach lasagna made in a slow cooker. Layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy ricotta-spinach mixture, marinara sauce, and lasagna…
A classic lasagna with ricotta, spinach, and marinara sauce, using no-boil noodles for convenience. Baked until golden and bubbly.
A hearty lasagne with smoked beef and pork, mushrooms, and a blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. The smoked meat gives a rich, smoky flavor to…
A puff pastry tart with lemon-herb ricotta, tender asparagus, and crispy pancetta. Perfect for a spring dinner.
Cherry tomatoes are roasted with garlic and thyme until bursting, then served on ricotta-toasted baguette slices for an easy appetizer.
Juicy meatballs made with sweet Italian sausage and ground beef, air-fried with cherry tomatoes and red chile, then served on toasted hero rolls with…
Classic Italian cannoli with a creamy ricotta and mascarpone filling, studded with mini chocolate chips and pistachios. The shells are fried to flaky…
A hearty lasagna combining thinly sliced beef chuck, sautéed peppers and onions, and a creamy cheese sauce with multiple cheeses. Layers of pasta…
A rich and hearty Bolognese sauce made with ground veal and pork, simmered with San Marzano tomatoes, milk, and herbs, served over rigatoni and finished…
Light and fluffy lemon ricotta cookies with an icy blue glaze and edible silver stars. A kid-friendly treat perfect for any occasion.
Flaky pie crust pockets filled with a savory ricotta, spinach, basil, and sundried tomato mixture, air-fried until golden. Perfect for a quick morning…
A quick and easy skillet lasagna with sweet Italian sausage, marinara, and three cheeses, ready in 40 minutes.
A scaled-down lasagna made in a loaf pan, featuring spinach, broccoli, ricotta, and marinara. Ready in under an hour, it serves two.
Homemade ricotta gnocchi with spinach and basil, tossed in a toasted garlic and walnut sauce. A simple yet elegant pasta dish ready in 45 minutes.
These pork-and-ricotta meatballs are simmered in a roasted garden tomato sauce that intensifies the flavor of fresh tomatoes. Serve over spaghetti or…
A warm ricotta dip with olives and lemon zest, baked until puffed and served with crackers and a simple arugula salad. Perfect for gatherings.
Orecchiette pasta is simmered in a creamy butternut squash sauce with leeks and sage, then topped with ricotta and Parmesan and broiled until golden. This…
Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a creamy ricotta and fontina filling, baked in tomato sauce and topped with melted fontina cheese. A hearty and satisfying…
Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a creamy ricotta and fontina filling, baked in tomato sauce and topped with melted fontina cheese. A hearty and satisfying…
A traditional Maltese pastry filling made with ricotta cheese or spiced ground beef and peas. Perfect for savory snacks.
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