Ricotta Cheese Recipes

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Italian Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake

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This is my grandmother's cheesecake recipe passed down to my entire family. It's the best. I can't believe I'm sharing it, but everyone needs to know how to make an authentic Italian cheesecake. It is creamy and not thick, which is why our family LOVES it! For best results, do NOT substitute any ingredients with low-fat unless you've made it before and want to experiment.

By April Caudle

Ricotta Cheese Cookies

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These soft Italian-style cookies are a hit with everyone. The ricotta keeps them moist, and the recipe yields a large batch, which is great since the baked cookies freeze so well. Do not freeze the unbaked dough. You can decorate them with chopped candied cherries, colored sugar or candy sprinkles.

By Kiersten

Phyllo Turnovers with Shrimp and Ricotta Filling

I have been working with various stuffing for phyllo. This is by far the best I have come up with.

By MattyGit

Ricotta Gnocchi

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This recipe was passed down to me from my great aunt, it is easy, authentic and delicious! The secret to making these gnocchi is to dry the ingredients as much as you can before using. Let the ricotta drain of excess water by placing it in a strainer over a bowl and leaving it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using.

By Shelbi Awabdy

Ricotta Cheese Pancakes

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Yummy pancakes with the unexpected addition of ricotta cheese!

By TRROUBLE07

Blueberry Ricotta Squares

A blueberry coffeecake with a ricotta cheese topping. Reminiscent of cheesecake, this recipe was in my maternal grandmother's collection. Origin is unknown.

By AuntieJ

Sicilian Homemade Ricotta Cheese

This is a recipe for my Sicilian grandmother's creamy homemade ricotta cheese. Great as a spread on fresh bread or add as a topping to fresh Pasta.

By Orcashottie

Fast and Easy Ricotta Cheese Pizza with Mushrooms, Broccoli, and Chicken

This is a delicious pizza with a buttery ricotta cheese sauce and with a topping of mushrooms, broccoli, and chicken breast.

By jen082907

Homemade Four Cheese Ravioli

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Great homemade Italian ravioli recipe that I have recreated to taste like the ravioli at Maggiano's restaurant. Don't be intimidated by the large list of ingredients, it is well worth it!

By Callie1025

White Cheese Chicken Lasagna

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A chicken and spinach lasagna with a creamy white cheese sauce. Great for any kind of pot luck. My kids love it.

By Lisa Humpf

Baked Ziti with Sausage

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This is quite possibly the one thing that I am constantly asked to make. This is a ziti with a lot of flavor.

By Ashley

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Oven Roasted Stuffed Chicken Breasts

This recipe always impresses dinner guests! Chicken breasts are stuffed with a ricotta cheese and walnut mixture.

By Julie1271

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Classic Lasagna

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Lemon Ricotta Cake

The addition of ricotta cheese to this lemon cake results in an airy, light, fluffy, and moist cake. The glaze will take it to another level. But if you prefer no glaze just sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Lemon-Ricotta Dessert Cake

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Ricotta Pie (Old Italian Recipe)

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Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups

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Sfogliatelle Ricce

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More Ricotta Cheese Recipes

Spinach-Ricotta Quiche

This savory quiche is perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or served with a side salad for a light dinner. It's light and fluffy with a creamy texture, and bursting with delicious flavors!

By Kim's Cooking Now

Ultimate Low-Carb Zucchini Lasagna

Zucchini slices step in for pasta in this low-carb and gluten-free beef lasagna that is delicious and satisfying; such a crowd pleaser!

By Fioa

Cheese Lasagna

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An easy vegetarian lasagna with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan.

By MOLSON7

Cannoli Dip

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This dip takes the tastes and flavors of a cannoli and turns it into a wonderful party snack! To serve, break up pizzelle cookies or waffle cones into chip-size pieces to scoop cannoli dip and enjoy! The dip tastes just like the filling from a cannoli, and the pizzelles act as the shell.

By Megan

Spinach Cheese Manicotti

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My husband says this dish is restaurant quality. It can be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator overnight. Very filling and great served with a salad and garlic bread.

By Ernie

Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes

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If these pancakes were any lighter, they would float off the plate--and I didn't even separate the eggs and whip the whites. Also, I used water instead of milk--and I liked them better that way. I like to serve these with a pat of butter, a pinch of lemon zest, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

By Chef John

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Chef John's Ricotta Meatballs

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Ricotta-spiked meatballs are so tender, so flavorful, and so delicious. There are hardly any ingredients. Of course we're going to throw this over some spaghetti, because we're Americans and that's what we do with meatballs.

By Chef John

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Chef John's Cheese Blintzes

If you're ever talking to someone who's been to, or used to live in, New York City, and the subject of cheese blintzes comes up, you will almost always see their face light up. While there are several steps, they're fairly simple, and so totally worth the effort.

By Chef John

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World's Best (Now Vegetarian!) Lasagna

The most popular lasagna recipe on Allrecipes.com is now meatless! We guarantee that meat eaters won't be able to tell the difference! This Allrecipes Magazine recipe is based on John Chandler's World's Best Lasagna.

By Juliana Hale

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Baked Italian Chicken Thighs

These juicy chicken thighs are topped with a flavorful blend of three cheeses and your favorite marinara sauce. Serve over pasta or rice or alongside roasted potatoes for a tasty weeknight meal. I like to shred my own cheese, as I find it melts better, but feel free to use pre-shredded to save time.

By France C

Wisconsin Five-Cheese Bake

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A savory twist on traditional macaroni and cheese made with multiple cheeses for layers of cheese flavor in every bite.

By Kim B.

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Ricotta Meatless Meatballs with Sauce

"Polpette di ricotta al sugo", as these are known in Italian, are meatless balls made out of ricotta cheese and homemade bread crumbs. Think meatballs, but without the meat! The soft balls are then simmered in a simple homemade tomato sauce. I like to serve these with a side of greens, such as broccoli rabe.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Lasagna Soup

It's fall and it's time for soup and lasagna! You can combine the two into one delicious recipe!

By Suzy Mazz

Manicotti Alla Romana

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This rich meat, spinach and cheese filled manicotti dish is covered with white and red sauces. I offer this on the catering menu at my catering company and it is the most popular for casual dinner parties. It's a bit of work but well worth the effort.

By markblau

Easy Vegetarian Spinach Lasagna

It's easy, it's cheesy, and it's vegetarian!

By MOTTSBELA

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New & Improved Chicken Parmesan

I love chicken parm, especially when it's made with fresh mozzarella, which it almost never is in restaurants. Of course, at home we can use the real stuff, but it can be pricey. So I tried something new--a cheese spread using ricotta fortified with sharp Cheddar.

By Chef John

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Chef John's Ham and Cheese Calzones

Today calzones are most commonly stuffed with the exact same toppings that go on a pizza which, besides the crust issue, was one of my main problems with it. I mean, why not just fold a pizza in half, and call it a day? So, I decided to do what I hear is a more traditional filling featuring ricotta, fresh mozzarella, and ham. The result was as enjoyable as it was surprising.

By Chef John

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Pumpkin Zeppole

As in virtually every other pumpkin dessert, I think using pure canned pumpkin will give you the best results--it has more concentrated flavor than freshly roasted pumpkin. These light, not-too-sweet Italian doughnuts were adapted from a recipe by my old friend, Jennifer Perillo. I usually toss these in cinnamon sugar when they're still slightly warm.

By Chef John

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Sicilian Ricotta Cheesecake

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This ricotta cheesecake is similar in style to an American cheesecake, but is much lighter. Enjoy.

By Nicole

Baked Chicken Parmesan Dip

I love chicken Parmesan, and I love hot, baked dips, so it was only a matter of time before I did a hot chicken Parmesan dip. I would make this again even if it were hard to do, but luckily it's super easy. Unlike actual chicken Parmesan where that crispy breading gets soggy super fast, this goes over crunchy toast so the textural experience is probably even better. Serve hot, warm, or room temperature, with lots of crispy crostini.

By Chef John

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Basic Cheese Pupusas

A popular food in El Salvador. A thick corn tortilla filled with cheese and easy to customize. Serve topped with curtido (picked cabbage) or eat plain. My ex-boyfriend's Salvadorean mother's recipe!

By peep

Three Cheese Manicotti II

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The whole family will jump for joy when they try this easy Italian dish!

By Sonrisa

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Ricotta

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These chicken breasts stuffed with ricotta cheese, spinach, and wrapped with bacon are a sure-fire way to impress! Makes a beautiful plate!

By Kitty KaBoom

Zavioli with Spinach and Ricotta

A low-carb take on ravioli. Thin strips of zucchini are stuffed with a classic magro (lean) filling and pesto, topped with tomato sauce and cheese, then baked. Top with fresh hot chile peppers or pepper flakes and more Parmesan cheese.

By Buckwheat Queen

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