Ricotta is one of those ingredients that's impressively versatile. From appetizer to pasta to dessert, this creamy cheese is as adaptable as it delicious. Ricotta can make a basic dinner dish exciting; it can transform your pancakes into something delightfully light and fluffy; it can also turn into melt-in-your-mouth Italian dumplings that you can't stop eating. As unassuming as ricotta is, it really has a lot of tricks up its sleeve.
Surprisingly, this Italian cheese is also easy to make at home. (And we have the recipe from one of the best Italian restaurants in NYC, il bucco alimentaria.) If you're not up for the challenge, or just don't have the time, go buy yourself a tub and make these recipes below. You will be happy you did, promise.
Here are 30 times ricotta made recipes (and life) so much better.
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Fried Ricotta With Mushrooms And Radishes
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2.
Chocolate Fudge Swirled Lemon Ricotta Tart
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Marinated Kale And Whipped Ricotta Pizza
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Baked Sweet Ricotta With Fruits And Honey
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Chorizo, Ricotta And Greens Rolled In French Dough
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Pear And Ricotta Crostini With Honey And Thyme
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7.
Zucchini, Ricotta And Paprika Stuffed Squash Blossoms
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Ginger, Ricotta Pea Sandwiches
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9.
Spinach And Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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Sweet Balsamic Strawberries With Whipped Ricotta Cream
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Coffee Crepes With Ricotta And Cherry Syrup
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12.
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lasagna Soup
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13.
Buttermilk Ricotta Pancakes
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14.
Parmesan, Ricotta And Spaghetti Squash Fritters
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15.
Brussels Sprouts Lasagna
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16.
Sautéed Swiss Chard With Ricotta And Marjoram Medallions
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17.
Lemon Ricotta Cheese Stuffed French Toast Crepes
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18.
Peach, Basil And Ricotta Flatbread
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Cinnamon And Sugar Ricotta Fritters
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21.
Grilled Kale Salad With Ricotta And Plums
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22.
Ricotta Pine Nut And Fig Tartlettes
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23.
Marinated Cherry Tomatoes With Whipped Ricotta On Sourdough
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Ricotta Ice Cream With Roasted Strawberries
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25.
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
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Ice Cream Cone Cannoli
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28.
Herby Pea And Ricotta Tart
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29.
Prosciutto And Ricotta Crostini With Honey
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Coconut-Lime Ricotta Cookies
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