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Ricotta Recipes

By Jennifer Anderson May 20, 2013
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Ricotta and Tomato Toast

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Fresh ricotta may be an uncomplicated cheese, but it's far from plain. Serve a fluffy mound of it with bread instead of butter, add it to a bowl of pasta, pair it with fruit, and incorporate it into desserts. You can even learn to make your own fresh ricotta with our step-by-step instructions.

Spread fresh, creamy ricotta on a thick slice of whole-wheat toast and top with heirloom tomato, fresh basil leaves, and a small drizzle of olive oil for an easy, satisfying summer breakfast, afternoon snack, or appetizer.

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Broiled Apricots with Fresh Ricotta and Pistachios

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Caramelizing apricots under the broiler makes their flavor and aroma deep and complex -- a perfect foil for mild, creamy ricotta and crunchy nuts.

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Tomato Panzanella with Ricotta

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A generous dollop of creamy ricotta cheese on top of each serving makes this panzanella salad substantial enough to enjoy as a vegetarian main course.

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Two-Pea Pasta with Ricotta and Tarragon

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Fresh sugar snap peas and frozen peas give sweetness and crunch to this pasta dish. Part-skim ricotta cheese makes an easy, creamy sauce.

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Roasted Potatoes with Ricotta

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A mixture of ricotta, Parmesan, and lemon zest is a fresh alternative to the usual dollop of sour cream for your baked potatoes.

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Gemelli with Tomatoes, Olives, and Ricotta

Gemelli with Tomatoes, Olives, and Ricotta
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A tangy sun-dried-tomato vinaigrette clings to spiral-shaped gemelli in this summery salad. Olives and capers add a mellow kick; and rich, creamy ricotta tempers the piquant flavors.

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Honey-Ricotta Turnovers

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Vanilla and citrus perfume the lightly sweetened ricotta filling for these honey-glazed treats. Serve them for breakfast or dessert.

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Grilled Asparagus and Ricotta Pizza

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Lightly char rounds of homemade pizza dough, and then top with creamy ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and grilled asparagus. Simmer garlic and rosemary in extra-virgin olive oil to make the fragrant infused oil for brushing the dough.

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Ricotta Cake

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This Neapolitan cake is soft as a down pillow, creamy like custard, and lightly flavored with vanilla and cinnamon.

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Tomato-Ricotta Tart

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A custardy, basil-flecked ricotta filling sits atop a crisp breadcrumb crust in this savory summer tart.

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Chocolate Ricotta Mousse

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This chocolate mousse is a slimmed-down version of the original that tastes just as indulgent. Skim ricotta cheese is pureed with cocoa powder to form the base, which is then lightened with beaten egg whites.

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No-Bake Summer Lasagna

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Make this light, fresh interpretation of lasagna without ever turning on the oven. Layer halved, boiled lasagna noodles with garlicky sauteed tomatoes, zucchini, basil, and a mixture of ricotta and Parmesan cheeses.

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Crudites with Herbed Ricotta

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A tasty dip of ricotta with fresh herbs is an exciting alternative to the usual ranch dip with your vegetable platter.

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Salami-Ricotta Crostini

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Genoa salami adds a bold and salty counterpoint to mild, creamy ricotta in this easy appetizer.

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Kale-and-Ricotta Ravioli

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Store-bought wonton wrappers are the secret to these quick homemade pasta packets stuffed with a satisfying mixture of kale, ricotta, and Parmesan.

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Ricotta Pizza with Fresh and Roasted Tomatoes

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A deliciously charred crust topped with equal parts ricotta and Parmesan forms the creamy, tangy foundation for an abundance of colorful tomatoes.

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Chocolate-Ricotta Icebox Cake

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Almost one pound of semisweet chocolate enriches this no-bake cake’s ricotta-and-cream filling.

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Mango-Lime Ricotta Parfaits

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Mound juicy, lime-kissed mango cubes over creamy ricotta for a refreshing, super-easy breakfast or dessert.

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Spinach Manicotti in Creamy Tomato Sauce

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Lemon zest and Parmesan give a flavor boost to the ricotta-spinach filling of this stuffed pasta. A splash of cream enriches the marinara sauce.

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    1 of 19 Ricotta and Tomato Toast
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    5 of 19 Roasted Potatoes with Ricotta
    6 of 19 Gemelli with Tomatoes, Olives, and Ricotta
    7 of 19 Honey-Ricotta Turnovers
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    12 of 19 No-Bake Summer Lasagna
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    15 of 19 Kale-and-Ricotta Ravioli
    16 of 19 Ricotta Pizza with Fresh and Roasted Tomatoes
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    19 of 19 Spinach Manicotti in Creamy Tomato Sauce

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