558 ricotta recipes

Vegetarian baked ziti layered with creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, and sharp parmesan in tangy tomato sauce. Simple Italian comfort food ready in an hour.

Savory cheese tart with Jarlsberg and ricotta blended smooth, baked in a blind-baked crust with fresh tomato slices and herbs on top. An elegant brunch or light dinner centerpiece.

Crustless spinach and cheese pie with ricotta, Gruyere, ham, mushrooms, zucchini, and a whisper of nutmeg. Italian-style savory pie, low-carb, ready in 45 minutes.

We like this piquant tomato sauce, which is easy on the calories, but if you are in the mood to indulge, try cream in place of the ricotta and yogurt.

Sweet ricotta filling with orange zest and mini chocolate chips piped into sugar ice cream cones. A no-bake, no-fry cannoli hack that kids can help make in 10 minutes flat.

Freezer-friendly lasagna layered with spaghetti sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a disposable pan. Assemble ahead, freeze, and bake when needed.

Stuffed snow pea pods filled with a ricotta and cream cheese filling with shredded radish and chives. A crisp, no-cook appetizer that's low-calorie and elegant.

An Italian-style cheesecake blending ricotta and cream cheese with a generous pour of amaretto liqueur on a buttery graham cracker crust. Creamy, almond-scented, and baked until just set for a luxurious dessert.

It tastes very good and gives a thicker consistency similar to buttercream.

Microwave lasagna with uncooked noodles that soften right in the sauce. Layered with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, this no-boil method delivers real lasagna in about an hour.

Traditional Sicilian cannoli with wine-spiked fried shells and a chilled ricotta filling scented with cinnamon, vanilla, and candied citrus peel. Topped with glace cherries and powdered sugar.

Italian ricotta cheesecake with candied orange and lemon peel, golden raisins, and a splash of amaretto in a shortbread crust. Lighter and less sweet than American cream cheese cheesecake, dense in a softer way.

Sweet corn kernels brighten up this lighter lasagna layered with ricotta and part-skim mozzarella for a vegetarian dinner that won't weigh you down.

Creamy ricotta and mascarpone blend with wilted spinach, then get rolled in fresh lasagna sheets and baked under bubbling mozzarella. This vegetarian Italian comfort dish delivers rich cheese flavor in every forkful.

Chocolate and strawberry stuffed French toast: whole-wheat sandwiches filled with ricotta, fresh berries, and chocolate chips, griddled until golden. A lighter twist on weekend brunch indulgence.

Classic Greek tyropites (cheese triangles) with feta, ricotta, and nutmeg wrapped in buttery phyllo dough and baked golden. Makes 60 crispy, flaky appetizers for parties and holiday gatherings.