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 Cheesecake

    When I was a nurse, my co-workers and I regularly swapped recipes during lunch breaks. This creamy cheesecake was one of the best I received. —Georgiann Franklin, Canfield, Ohio


    Burrata Ravioli

    Using burrata cheese as ravioli filling is easy and really delivers on flavor. Instead of mixing up ingredients for the...


    Pistachio and Date Ricotta Crostini

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


    Fried Lasagna

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

    Slow-Cooker Baked Ziti

    This cheesy slow-cooker baked ziti recipe couldn't be any easier. Simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker...


    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...


    Ricotta-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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    This chicken dish is great for entertaining. It's easy to put together, but elegant, too. Served with pasta or rice...


    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...


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    Zucchini Roll-Ups

    For a gluten- and grain-free version of lasagna, look no further than our healthy zucchini roll-ups.

    Eggplant Roll-Ups

    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

    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

    Five-cheese ziti al forno is an Olive Garden copycat classic that's loaded with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano and provolone cheeses...


    Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta

    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

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

    Yogurt-Ricotta Cheesecake

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


    Cannoli Dip

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


    Saucy Skillet Lasagna

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


    Three-Cheese Kielbasa Bake

    My aunt originally made this hearty casserole for family gatherings, and now I enjoy fixing it for my family any...


    Cordon Bleu Lasagna

    Five cheeses and a jar of prepared Alfredo sauce enhance this terrific lasagna recipe. It’s effortless to prepare and kid-friendly,...


    Spinach Cheese Manicotti

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


    Herb Garden Lasagnas

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


    Almond-Ricotta Twists

    A very dear friend gave me this recipe so I make these to remind me of our time together. I...


    Cheese & Pumpkin-Filled Manicotti

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

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    White Seafood Lasagna

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


    Five-Cheese Jumbo Shells

    Using five cheeses in one dish doesn't usually translate to a dish that's considered light, but this meatless meal is...


    Ricotta Gnocchi in Tomato Sauce

    If you like trying out new dishes and enjoy Italian food, you should give this recipe a try. We
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    Asparagus Phyllo Bake

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


    Slow-Cooker Stuffed Shells

    There's no need to precook the shells in this simple pasta dish. It's almost like magic when you open the...


    Ricotta Bread

    "This moist, slightly sweet bread is one of my favorites to prepare in my bread machine," says Jenet Cattar of...