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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    Lemon Ricotta Pasta

    2 reviews

    Lemon ricotta pasta is so easy to throw together. It's a perfect weeknight dinner, especially during the spring and summer months because of the bright lemon flavor. It also tastes great topped with a sprinkle of crushed red pepper and basil. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


    Burrata Ravioli

    This burrata ravioli is very easy and really delivers on flavor. Instead of mixing ingredients for the filling, this quicker...


    Pistachio and Date Ricotta Crostini

    3 reviews

    My husband and I regularly have date night at home where we make a four-course meal. For appetizers, I like...


    Fried Lasagna

    2 reviews

    One of my favorite dishes at Olive Garden is their fried lasagna. On a whim, I tried to recreate it...

    Slow-Cooker Baked Ziti

    10 reviews

    I don't know one family that doesn't have some crazy, hectic weeknights. This slow-cooker baked ziti recipe was a delicious,...


    Pumpkin Cannoli Cake Roll

    My family has been serving this pumpkin roll every Christmas Eve for as long as I can remember. This last...


    Berries with Ricotta Cream

    Fresh, high-quality ingredients really make a difference in this dessert. If you don't have access to fresh-picked berries, use whatever...


    Air-Fryer Mushroom Roll-Ups

    This party appetizer was inspired by a dish I saw on an episode of Top Chef. I simplified the snacks...


    Zucchini Roll-Ups

    1 review

    We love lasagna, but these zucchini roll-ups are a little healthier and a lot quicker! Using zucchini "pasta" also makes...

    Eggplant Roll-Ups

    2 reviews

    We love these easy Italian eggplant roll-ups stuffed with creamy ricotta and spinach. The fact that they are vegetarian is...


    Apple Pie Ricotta Waffles

    2 reviews

    I had apples and ricotta cheese to use up, so instead of making a pie I decided to do something...


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    Five-Cheese Ziti al Forno

    12 reviews

    After having the five-cheese ziti at Olive Garden, I tried to make my own version of it—and I think I...


    Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta

    3 reviews

    Here's an interesting spin on bruschetta. The creamy ricotta cheese spread is an ideal complement to the sweet, minty strawberry...


    Spinach, Shrimp and Ricotta Tacos

    1 review

    I was looking for a new recipe for tacos, and this version was a perfect solution. With shrimp, green chiles,...

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    Yogurt-Ricotta Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    I have always liked Italian ricotta cheesecakes, but they have too much sugar for me. I made a light version,...


    Cannoli Dip

    2 reviews

    Ricotta is one of my family's favorite ingredients. I made up the cannoli filling and broke up some ice cream...


    Three-Cheese Jumbo Shells

    11 reviews

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


    Three-Cheese Kielbasa Bake

    10 reviews

    My aunt originally made this hearty casserole for family gatherings, and now I enjoy fixing it for my family any...


    Makeover Easy Beef-Stuffed Shells

    10 reviews

    Enjoy the convenience of this make-ahead dish or bake right away. Either way, it has half the saturated fat of...


    Amaretto Ricotta Cheesecake

    1 review

    There's a good reason why a relative handed this cherished recipe down to me. It's a keeper! The amaretto and...


    Simple Stollen

    7 reviews

    "When it comes to seasonal sweets, this easy Christmas stollen is a recipe I know I can count on," notes...


    Potato Cheese Casserole

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


    Italian Pineapple Trifle

    1 review

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

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    Italian Christmas Cookies

    53 reviews

    A single batch of these ricotta cheese cookies is never enough. I usually make one to give away and two...


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    Ricotta Tart

    Guests will think you fussed when they bite into a wedge of this cheesy tart. It's so simple to make...


    Saucy Skillet Lasagna

    14 reviews

    Thanks to no-cook noodles, this skillet lasagna makes a fresh, filling, flavorful and fast entree for any Italian meal. —Meghan...


    Chicken Curry Lasagna

    7 reviews

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


    Ricotta Sausage Triangles

    1 review

    Savory pockets filled with cheese, sausage and seasonings...what's not to like? This recipe makes a lot so it's ideal for...


    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...