Ricotta Cheese Recipes

Ricotta is one of the most versatile cheeses on the planet. Our excellent array of recipes with ricotta cheese include savory vegetarian recipes, like ravioli, and dessert recipes with ricotta cheese. Yum!

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    Ricotta-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

    These mushrooms are rich and creamy and bright at the same time because of the fresh herbs and tomato. I...


    Orange Ricotta Pancakes

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    These popular pancakes are likely to spark a craving. For a different twist, switch the citrus ingredient to lime or...


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    Best Lasagna

    What makes this classic lasagna recipe so spectacular? Homemade meat sauce and plenty of cheese. Best of all, it's easy...


    Potato Cheese Casserole

    My sister shared this recipe with me. The combination of cheeses is wonderful. It's a side dish that will dress...


    Ricotta-Stuffed French Toast

    This recipe is adapted from a breakfast treat a friend of ours prepared during back-country trips into the mountains. Now...


    Ricotta Cheesecake

    Indulge in the rich, velvety texture of this classic ricotta cheesecake, featuring a crisp cinnamon-spiced crust and tangy sour cream...


    Three-Cheese Jumbo Shells

    I love cooking, but I'm not into fancy gourmet foods. I think it's more challenging to make delicious, down-home foods...


    Black Forest Cannoli Parfaits

    My family loves cannoli, but I don't love making the shells. This parfait is an easy way to enjoy the...

    Zucchini & Cheese Roulades

    My husband enjoys this recipe so much that he even helps me roll up the roulades! You can change the...


    Three-Cheese Meatball Mostaccioli

    When my husband travels for work, I make a special dinner for my kids to keep their minds off missing...


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    Italian Ricotta Easter Bread

    I changed our family's traditional Easter bread by adding ricotta and a few other ingredients. The almond flavoring works wonders!...


    Chicken Curry Lasagna

    My family loves Indian food, and I thought the creamy tomato-based sauce in our favorite curry would be tasty as...


    Muffin-Tin Lasagnas

    This is a super fun way to serve lasagna for make-ahead lunches, potlucks or other fun get-togethers. My daughter took...


    Asparagus Phyllo Bake

    I'm Greek and I grew up wrapping everything in phyllo dough. When asparagus is in season, I bring out the...


    Italian Cheese Wontons

    A cheesy filling gives wonton wrappers a taste-tempting, Italian twist. The hot and crisp snacks get gobbled up...no matter how...


    Italian Pineapple Trifle

    My grandmother made this rich, tempting trifle every year for our family’s Christmas Eve celebrations. Now I make it to...


    Ricotta Scones with Rhubarb-Orange Compote

    Eaten warm with a dollop of fruit compote, these scones are a little piece of heaven. If serving to guests,...

    Lemon Ricotta Fritters

    These mouthwatering fritters are golden brown outside, soft and cakelike inside, and have a lovely citrusy and creamy flavor from...


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    Cannoli Cheesecake

    With all the key elements of a classic cannoli, this creamy, chocolatey, cannoli cheesecake will please any dinner crowd.


    Maple Ricotta Mousse with Candied Pecans

    Try not to sneak too many of the maple-y nuts while you make dessert. With the mousse, they're even better....


    Lemon Ricotta Cookies

    Make these lemon ricotta cookies when you want a cookie that's full of lemon flavor. Ricotta cheese makes this cookie's...


    Four-Cheese Baked Penne

    This cheesy pasta dish is comforting, hearty, delicious and—surprise!—meatless. Filling whole grains, low-fat protein and a touch of heat make...


    Cheese & Pumpkin-Filled Manicotti

    Our family adores autumn and anything to do with pumpkins! This warm, comforting recipe is so easy to put together...

    Cajun Chicken Lasagna

    Destined to be a new favorite with all around the table, this zesty take on traditional Italian lasagna is a...


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    Ricotta Cookies

    Ricotta cheese is the star of these ricotta cookies, traditionally served as Italian Christmas cookies. The soft ricotta cheese makes...


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    Mostaccioli

    This family-friendly mostaccioli dish has much to love, from the robust pasta, sausage and red sauce base to the creamy...


    Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

    These lemon ricotta pancakes are fluffy, bright and finished with a summery rhubarb syrup.


    Three-Cheese Spinach Calzones

    Our Italian mother used to whip up these yummy dough pockets when we came home from school for lunch. They’re...


    Chili-Cheese Rice Bake

    Rich and satisfying, this easy side from Cathlene Willis of Rigby, Idaho is sheer comfort. "On occasion, I top it...