Ricotta/4 recipes

Homemade manicotti with fresh pasta dough, ricotta and mozzarella stuffing, and meat sauce. Rolled, filled, and baked for a classic Italian comfort meal.

Lasagna in a bun: hollowed dinner rolls stuffed with seasoned ground beef, spaghetti sauce, ricotta, and melted mozzarella. All the layers of lasagna in a handheld, kid-friendly package.

Vegetarian enchilada bake layered with flour tortillas, a simmered bean and mushroom sauce with chili and cumin, ricotta-yogurt cream, and melted mozzarella topped with black olives.

Crab puff Savannah layers flaky phyllo dough with seasoned crab meat, sauteed red peppers and mushrooms, a ricotta-spinach filling, and Swiss cheese. Scored into diamonds and baked golden.

Mexican pasta pie layered with ziti, taco-seasoned tomatoes, black beans, chicken, ricotta, and cheddar. A baked casserole that combines pasta night with taco night in one dish.

Spinach rolls wrap garlicky spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan in phyllo pastry, then bake until gold and crackling. A lighter take on spanakopita with just a few minutes of hands-on time.

This has been a hit since I first made it on X-mas a few years ago! This dish has been demanded at every occassion!

Foolproof lasagna with ground beef in tomato sauce, layered with ricotta and mozzarella, then topped with a creamy parmesan béchamel for the crowning finish.

Chocolate espresso cheesecake: dense, dark cheesecake on a chocolate wafer crust, finished with a glossy chocolate-pecan glaze. Real brewed espresso amplifies every cocoa note.

This creamy and smooth cocoa orange mousse pie satisfies your palate without giving you too many calories by using nonfat ricotta cheese and whipped topping.

Three cheese polenta pie with a crisp baked polenta crust filled with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. A vegetarian Italian-inspired savory pie perfect for brunch or a light main dish.

This meatloaf is so moist and full of flavour, thanks to ricotta cheese for adding the moisture. Tomato sauce, all the other seasonings and Parmesan cheese add tons of great flavor.

Roasted Cornish game hens stuffed under the skin with herbed ricotta, Parmesan, basil, and lemon zest. Roasted with white wine for an elegant one-pan dinner.

Layered baked pasta casserole with hot Italian sausage, creamy spinach, and a ricotta topping. Old-school comfort food that feeds six in under an hour.

Savory egg roulade filled with sauteed spinach, red pepper, and ricotta, rolled in a Parmesan-rich souffle base. An elegant brunch or appetizer baked in a jelly roll pan.

Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with ricotta, lemon zest, chives, and chopped almonds, then drizzled with a bright lemon-Dijon vinaigrette. Served cold or at room temperature.