Wondering how to use up that container of ricotta cheese that’s in the fridge? Here are 25+ amazingly delicious ricotta cheese recipes. From pasta recipes, to sweet recipes and more!
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Wondering how to use up that container of leftover ricotta cheese that’s in the fridge?
It’s easy! Ricotta, a creamy Italian cheese, is such a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes – from savory pasta dishes to ricotta desserts!
Here are 25 of the best ricotta cheese recipes. So you no longer have to ask the question – “What can I use ricotta cheese for?”
🍝 Pasta Recipes
This Fennel Pasta recipe features fresh linguini tossed in a light lemon sauce with roasted fennel. It’s topped with dollop of ricotta cheese for extra richness.
This One Pot Lasagna Soup tastes just like lasagna without all the work. This beef & noodle tomato soup is served topped with a creamy ricotta cheese mixture that melts deliciously into it.
This 3-cheese stuffed manicotti recipe is made extra easy by using no boil lasagna noodles instead of pasta tubes. That means no need for a piping bag to fill them, and they come together so quickly. They’ll be ready to bake in just 10 minutes!
Learn how to make sweet potato gnocchi with this easy recipe. You only need 5-ingredients to make them! Dressed up with a browned butter sage sauce that’s packed with flavor.
This 20-Minute Cheesy Tortellini Lasagna with Sausage & Kale makes it easy to have a delicious and nutritious Italian dinner on the table in a hurry, even on a weeknight. Plus, it cooks in one skillet!
Italian marinated chicken breasts get quickly browned, topped with a luscious combination of cheeses, and baked until tender perfection in a tomato sauce.
These Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna Rolls are low-carb and gluten-free yet still sinfully delicious with loads of melty cheese and plenty of fresh herbs. Made easy using store-bought tomato sauce.
Spaghetti Squash Casserole made with tomatoes, Italian spices, creamy ricotta cheese and parmesan is a delicious and hearty vegetarian-friendly dinner option or delicious side dish.
This Strawberry Ricotta Cake is the most delicious Italian-inspired dessert. The rich ricotta provides the cake with perfect moisture and density and the strawberries make the flavor pop. It’s almost like a combination between a cake and a cheesecake.
This easy chocolate chip cannoli dip is made with ricotta, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla, then served with broken waffle cones for dipping.
Ricotta Mousse can be made in just 10-minutes with 4 simple ingredients. This no-bake, make-ahead raspberry mousse is a creamy, decadent and delicious.
This Blackberry Ricotta Cake is the most delicious Italian-inspired dessert. The rich ricotta provides the cake with perfect moisture and density and the blackberries make the flavor pop. It’s like the best combination of cake and cheesecake.
This Sweet Ricotta Toast with Blackberries & Honey is finished with fresh berries & coconut flakes. It’s a deliciously sweet & creamy breakfast or quick snack.
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes made with fresh lemon, lemon zest, and ricotta cheese – these lemony soft and fluffy pancakes make the perfect weekend breakfast and are likely to become a new favorite!
Ricotta Scrambled Eggs is a delicious way to enjoy fluffy eggs in a new way. With a delicious taste profile, let’s make this easy low carb keto egg recipe.
Once opened, that tub of ricotta cheese should be consumed within 3 to 5 days.
Can you Freeze Ricotta Cheese?
You can freeze ricotta cheese, however, the texture will change once frozen. Frozen ricotta is best in recipes where it is baked, like in this Cheese Manicotti or Ricotta Cake.
There are so many delicious recipes with ricotta cheese! One of my favorites is this Fennel Pasta recipe. It features fresh linguini tossed in a light lemon sauce with roasted fennel. Topped with dollop of ricotta cheese for extra richness.
Heat a medium pot of salted water to boiling on high.
Pick off and mince a few of the fennel fronds. Cut off and discard the fennel stems. Halve and core the fennel bulb; slice into ½-inch-thick strips. Place the sliced fennel on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss thoroughly to coat. Arrange in a single layer and roast, 18-20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender and golden.
While the fennel roasts, combine the ricotta cheese and the juice of 2 lemon wedges; season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, shallot and half the parsley. Cook until fragrant and softened. Add the breadcrumbs and toast over medium heat, until browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and transfer to a small bowl. Wipe out the pan.
In the now clean skillet, combine lemon zest, juice of remaining two lemon wedges, ½ cup water, and 2 tablespoons olive oil; heat to boiling on high heat and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
Boil the pasta until just short of al dente. Reserving ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water, drain the pasta and add it to the skillet of sauce. Add the roasted fennel, minced fennel fronds and reserved cooking water. Cook on medium-high, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is well coated in the sauce.
Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper, to taste, top with breadcrumb mixture, a dollop of the ricotta mixture, and remaining chopped parsley.
Hey there,
I just finished reading your article on “25+ Ricotta Recipes: Recipes That Use Ricotta Cheese,” and I couldn’t resist leaving a comment. First off, let me start by saying that your recipe collection is simply mouthwatering! As a self-proclaimed cheese enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for new ways to incorporate ricotta into my dishes, and your article has given me plenty of inspiration.
I have to say, the variety of recipes you’ve included is impressive. From savory to sweet, you’ve covered all the bases. The Ricotta Stuffed Shells caught my eye immediately – it’s a classic dish that never fails to satisfy. And let’s not forget about the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes! They sound like the perfect Sunday morning treat to indulge in. Your instructions and tips are clear and concise, making it easy for even a novice cook like me to follow along.
Reading through your article, I could almost taste the creamy richness of the ricotta in each dish. Your passion for cooking and love for ricotta truly shine through in your writing. It’s evident that you’ve put a lot of thought and effort into curating this collection of recipes. I can’t wait to try some of them out and impress my friends and family with my newfound culinary skills.
Thank you so much for sharing these delightful ricotta recipes with us, Your article has definitely earned a bookmark in my browser, and I’ll be returning to it whenever I’m in need of cheesy inspiration. Keep up the fantastic work, and I look forward to reading more of your delectable recipe collections in the future!
Ricotta cheese pasta sauce, very low-fat and healthy, is the best choice for weight loss. i love it so much
Hey there,
I just finished reading your article on “25+ Ricotta Recipes: Recipes That Use Ricotta Cheese,” and I couldn’t resist leaving a comment. First off, let me start by saying that your recipe collection is simply mouthwatering! As a self-proclaimed cheese enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for new ways to incorporate ricotta into my dishes, and your article has given me plenty of inspiration.
I have to say, the variety of recipes you’ve included is impressive. From savory to sweet, you’ve covered all the bases. The Ricotta Stuffed Shells caught my eye immediately – it’s a classic dish that never fails to satisfy. And let’s not forget about the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes! They sound like the perfect Sunday morning treat to indulge in. Your instructions and tips are clear and concise, making it easy for even a novice cook like me to follow along.
Reading through your article, I could almost taste the creamy richness of the ricotta in each dish. Your passion for cooking and love for ricotta truly shine through in your writing. It’s evident that you’ve put a lot of thought and effort into curating this collection of recipes. I can’t wait to try some of them out and impress my friends and family with my newfound culinary skills.
Thank you so much for sharing these delightful ricotta recipes with us, Your article has definitely earned a bookmark in my browser, and I’ll be returning to it whenever I’m in need of cheesy inspiration. Keep up the fantastic work, and I look forward to reading more of your delectable recipe collections in the future!
Thank you so much Alexander!