Blog Archives for tag ricotta cheese

‘Lemon-Ricotta Tart’

 This luscious Italian-inspired tart is creamy and wonderfully flavored.  A mixture of fresh ricotta cheese, lemon zest and juice, cream… Continue reading »

‘Pappardelle with Fresh Ricotta, Squash Blossoms & Basil Oil’

 Thick strands of egg-based pasta decadently dressed with homemade basil oil, sautéed zucchini, ricotta cheese and the ultimate treat of… Continue reading »

Lemony Lima Bean & Ricotta Crostini

 I am always searching for healthy, seasonal appetizers that are bursting with flavor.  My Lemony Lima Bean & Ricotta Crostini… Continue reading »

Rigatoni with Broccoli Rabe & Meatballs

A classic pasta dish in Italy is sautéed Italian sausage and broccoli rabe tossed together with short pasta like penne… Continue reading »

Creamy Rigatoni with Roasted Shallots & Walnuts

 My Creamy Rigatoni with Roasted Shallots & Walnuts is a simple weeknight pasta that is creamy and oh-so-flavorful.  You start with a… Continue reading »

Roasted Eggplant & Tomatoes with Mint Oil

 One of the culinary treasures I brought back from Italy with me was a mint-infused extra virgin olive oil from… Continue reading »

Brussels Sprouts & Prosciutto Pizza

Pizza is one of those universal foods in that versions of it are eaten around the world, and the possibilities… Continue reading »

Herbed Baked Ricotta

I oftentimes find that when I buy a container of ricotta cheese for a recipe, I usually have a portion… Continue reading »

Salami & Arugula Pizza

 My Salami & Arugula Pizza is both meaty and cheesy—just what a pizza should be.  Picture this—a tender, whole wheat… Continue reading »

Ziti al Pastora

  Ziti al Pastora, or Sheperd’s Pasta, is a rustic yet utterly delicious pasta dish with an interesting back story. … Continue reading »