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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    Stuffed Vegetarian Shells

    6 reviews

    When my aunt first told me about these shells, they sounded like a lot of work—but the recipe whips up in no time. Sometimes I add a little cooked bacon to the ricotta filling. —Amelia Hopkin, Salt Lake City, Utah

    Spinach Cheese Manicotti

    8 reviews

    The creamy cheese filling in these yummy stuffed shells has a pretty flecks of spinach. Margaret Truxton, Pinehurst, North Carolina


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    My aunt originally made this hearty casserole for family gatherings, and now I enjoy fixing it for my family any...


    Pepper Ricotta Primavera

    10 reviews

    Garlic, peppers and herbs top creamy ricotta cheese in this meatless skillet meal you can make in just 20 minutes....


    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...

    Chicken Cheese Lasagna

    15 reviews

    This creamy pasta dish gives an old favorite a new twist! Three cheeses and chicken blended with the fresh taste...


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    Ham and Cheese Calzones

    19 reviews

    This sort of inside-out pizza is something I concocted one evening when I had leftover baked ham and needed to...


    Stuffed Pasta Shells

    19 reviews

    These savory shells never fail to make a big impression, even though the recipe is very easy. One or two...


    Ricotta Scones with Rhubarb-Orange Compote

    1 review

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


    Cheesy Spinach-Stuffed Shells

    7 reviews

    This is my own personal recipe. I'm very proud of it because I am still a beginner cook and it...


    Baked Creamy Spinach Dip

    6 reviews

    I'm a fan of classic dishes but frequently tweak them a bit to suit my family's tastes. My cheesy spinach...


    Maple Ricotta Mousse with Candied Pecans

    1 review

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


    Four-Cheese Baked Penne

    6 reviews

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

    White Pizza Dip

    5 reviews

    I first served this dip during a Super Bowl party, and boy, did it disappear fast. It's a great addition...


    Zucchini & Cheese Roulades

    2 reviews

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


    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...


    Sausage-Topped White Pizza

    I love cooking, and I learned from Nana and Mom. Pizza is easily one of my favorite dishes to prepare....


    Muffin-Tin Lasagnas

    16 reviews

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


    Ricotta Gnocchi with Spinach & Gorgonzola

    When my family comes for a visit, they always ask me to make this unique dish for dinner. Homemade cheesy...


    Orange Ricotta Pancakes

    37 reviews

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


    Ricotta-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

    11 reviews

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


    Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

    5 reviews

    I'm a firm believer that rhubarb recipes cannot be too plentiful. Here, it is featured in the sauce for lovely...

    Butternut & Portobello Lasagna

    5 reviews

    Lasagna gets fresh flavor and color when you make it with roasted butternut squash, portobello mushrooms, basil and spinach. We...


    Cheese & Pumpkin-Filled Manicotti

    17 reviews

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


    Herb Garden Lasagnas

    I love the taste and texture of these homemade noodles and the beautiful lasagnas they make. A healthy dose of...


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    Cheese Manicotti

    16 reviews

    Cheese manicotti was the first meal I cooked for my husband, and all these years later, he still enjoys it!...


    Asparagus Phyllo Bake

    4 reviews

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


    White Seafood Lasagna

    20 reviews

    We make lasagna with shrimp and scallops as part of the traditional Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes. Every bite...