Ricotta

If you love cannoli, you are truly in for the easiest treat of your life with this pie! It shouts all the flavors or ricotta, Marsala wine, flaky pastry and oh so good. You have to try this to believe it isn't the famous Italian dessert cannoli pastry from a bakery.

These Sausage Stuffed Shells are cozy, comforting, and bursting with flavor. Filled with a creamy cheese sauce and sausage, they're the ultimate comfort food. Trust me, you'll want to make them for dinner every week.

This delicious, easy Italian Lemon ricotta cake is made with fresh lemons, creamy ricotta cheese, and a hint of vanilla extract for an irresistible sweet, citrusy flavor!

Lasagna Soup is a comforting and hearty Italian-inspired soup that combines the classic flavors of lasagna in a warm, easy-to-make bowl. It features a rich tomato broth with seasoned Italian sausage, ground beef, tender pasta, and fresh spinach, all topped with a creamy blend of ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and cream cheese for an authentic lasagna taste experience without the fuss of layering a traditional casserole.

This comforting Lasagna Soup recipe combines the rich flavors of Italian sausage, aromatic herbs, and hearty tomato broth to recreate the classic lasagna taste in a cozy soup form. With a blend of tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, garlic, and Italian seasonings simmered to perfection and combined with bowtie pasta, it's topped with creamy ricotta and optional Parmesan and parsley garnishes for an indulgent Italian-inspired meal that's quick and easy to prepare.

Jessica Hulett’s tender, cakey ricotta cookies taste like the white part of the best black and white cookie you've ever had. The recipe comes from Ms. Hulett’s grandmother Dorie, who used to flavor the cookies with anise, if she used flavoring at all. Adding lemon zest gives the cookies a fragrant brightness. We approve. Melissa Clark

This is a recipe called Eggplant Sinatra Florentine. It has tomato sauce, eggplant, spinach or escarole baked with delicious cheeses. One of the best vintage recipes mom made back in the 1940s.

These spinach and ricotta stuffed shells are such a comforting, flavorful dinner! To get ahead, you can stuff the shells and place them in the baking dish with the marinara up to 4 hours in advance. Cover with foil and store them in the fridge until you're ready to serve. Then, just bake and eat!

Delightful puff pastry appetizers that are light, flaky, and customizable with various fillings, perfect for impressing guests at gatherings.

This is the Easiest Ever Crockpot Lasagna Recipe – it cooks hands-off all day and is super easy to assemble. Plus, it freezes well!

In this lasagna and enchilada mash-up, bolognese and ricotta are rolled into flour tortillas, then topped with more cheese before being baked until perfection.

Spinach manicotti stuffed with three types of cheese is baked in store-bought spaghetti sauce for a tasty meal that rivals what you'd find at a restaurant.

Delicious pasta stuffed to the brim with savory meat - dig in to this meaty manicotti!

This classic manicotti recipe features pasta tubes filled with a creamy spinach and ricotta mixture, baked in rich marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. It’s a comforting Italian-American dish perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

The best Make Ahead Lasagna has three kinds of cheese, two different meats, one fantastic homemade sauce, and oodles of real noodles that require absolutely zero boiling.

This Zucchini Lasagna recipe offers a healthy, low-carb alternative to traditional lasagna by using zucchini slices instead of pasta. The dish features layers of tender, oven-baked zucchini, a savory tomato sauce infused with garlic and Italian herbs, and a creamy ricotta and parmesan cheese filling, topped with melted mozzarella. It’s baked to perfection until bubbling and golden, creating a delicious and satisfying meal that is not watery and perfect for family dinners or meal prep.

An easy lasagna recipe that's packed with flavor! Lasagna noodles are layered with meat, spaghetti sauce, and three types of cheese for the ultimate Italian meal. Serve it alongside a simple salad and garlic bread for a cozy dinner that’s perfect this time of the year!

Layered Sweet Potato, Butternut Squash & Carrot Lasagna with Feta, Walnuts & Cranberry-Honey Glaze ⏱ Time 1 hour 15 minutes 🍽 Serves 6–8 ⸻ 🧾 Ingredients 🥕 Roasted Vegetables • 1 large sweet potato, thinly sliced • 2 cups butternut squash, thinly sliced • 2 large carrots, thinly sliced • 2 tbsp olive oil • Salt & black pepper • ½ tsp thyme or rosemary 🧀 Filling • 1½ cups crumbled feta cheese • 1 cup ricotta cheese • ½ cup grated mozzarella • ½ cup walnuts, toasted & chopped • 1 egg • 1 clove garlic, minced 🍯 Cranberry-Honey Glaze • ½ cup dried cranberries • 3 tbsp honey • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar • 2 tbsp water • Pinch of salt 🥛 Creamy Sauce • 2 tbsp butter • 2 tbsp flour • 2 cups milk (warm) • Pinch of nutmeg • Salt & pepper ⸻ 👨‍🍳 Instructions 1️⃣ Roast the Vegetables • Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F. • Toss sweet potato, squash, and carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs. • Roast for 20–25 minutes until just tender. Set aside. 2️⃣ Prepare the Cranberry-Honey Glaze • Simmer cranberries, honey, balsamic, water, and salt over medium heat. • Cook 5–7 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened. Set aside. 3️⃣ Make the Creamy Sauce • Melt butter in a saucepan. • Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. • Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth. • Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. • Simmer until lightly thickened. 4️⃣ Mix the Cheese Filling • In a bowl, combine feta, ricotta, mozzarella, egg, garlic, and walnuts. 5️⃣ Assemble the Lasagna • Reduce oven to 180°C / 350°F. • In a baking dish: • Spread a thin layer of creamy sauce • Add a layer of roasted vegetables • Spoon cheese mixture • Drizzle cranberry-honey glaze • Repeat layers (3–4 times). • Finish with sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella. 6️⃣ Bake • Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. • Uncover and bake 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbling. 7️⃣ Rest & Serve • Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. • Drizzle extra cranberry-honey glaze on top. #mediterranean #recipeoftheday #recipe #fblifestyle #fypシ

I make this a lot and serve with Italian garlic bread and salad. It always gets a rave review, especially if the mozzarella strings with every bite. This recipe comes from my mother. I think she got it off the back of a "Mueller's Lasagna box.

Quick and easy to make, this recipe for Italian love cake has a chocolate cake layer, a ricotta cheese layer, and chocolate pudding topping.

Traditional Cannoli are a staple of Sicilian cuisine and have been enjoyed for generations. The crispy shell holds a creamy ricotta cheese filling that makes cannoli special. With this recipe, you can make the best Sicilian ricotta cannoli filling and create this delicious and authentic Italian dessert at home.

Discover a comforting recipe for Sausage Stuffed Shells filled with ricotta and sausage, perfect for family dinners.

White pizza dip is a warm, creamy appetizer featuring zesty pepperoni, melty mozzarella and a savory seasoning blend folded into a creamy mixture of sour cream and ricotta. Bake it until bubbly and serve it with toasted baguette slices for dipping.

Pasta alla Norma is a delicious Sicilian pasta dish with eggplant, marinara and basil. This amazing recipe features roasted eggplant, not fried! Recipe yields 4 entrée servings.