Blog Archives for tag ricotta cheese

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 »

La Frolla

These tasty, crescent-moon shaped pastries really hit the spot; whether you enjoy them for breakfast with a piping hot mug… Continue reading »

Italian Cheesecake

Before you make this recipe, erase any preconceived notions about cheesecake from your mind.  This is not the smooth, cream… Continue reading »

Pumpkin Ravioli with a Sage-Butter Sauce

Tender roasted pumpkin combined with creamy ricotta cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of nutmeg, mixed together… Continue reading »