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!
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.
Get the RECIPE
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.
Get the RECIPE
This lemon ricotta pasta with spinach is a light, fresh weeknight meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes! The perfect summer pasta!
Get the RECIPE from Barley and Sage
Homemade ricotta dumplings are astonishingly easy to make. This recipe takes no time to assemble and will produce pillowy, delicious gnocchi!
Get the RECIPE from Alexandra’s Kitchen
The most delicious Ricotta Pasta Recipe made 2 ways, with fresh and zingy lemon zest or lots of parmesan and cracked black pepper.
Get the RECIPE from Inside the Rustic Kitchen
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!
Get the RECIPE
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.
Get the RECIPE
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!
Get the RECIPE
🍗 Chicken Recipes
Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breasts is an easy dinner recipe that is low carb and delicious. Prep in 15 minutes before cooking!
Get the RECIPE from Spoonful of Flavor
Delicious recipe of roast chicken breast stuffed with Ricotta and Mushrooms. Discover our step-by-step instructions!
Get the RECIPE from Ottima Cheese
These chicken ricotta meatballs are absolutely delicious chicken meatballs in a savory, creamy spinach Alfredo sauce with crispy bacon.
Get the RECIPE from Chefjar
Italian marinated chicken breasts get quickly browned, topped with a luscious combination of cheeses, and baked until tender perfection in a tomato sauce.
Get the RECIPE from Heather Likes Food
🥬 Healthy Recipes
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.
Get the RECIPE
Mediterranean Baked Ricotta Muffins. High protein meets high flavour in these delicious ricotta muffins, perfect as a filling snack or post-gym meal.
Get the RECIPE from Hurry the Food Up
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.
Get the RECIPE
🧁 Sweet Recipes
Here’s 30+ ricotta desserts to check out!
Coffee Mousse is a decadent, airy dessert flavored with coffee & cocoa. Made with whipped cream & ricotta cheese to make it creamy without gelatin.
Get the RECIPE
A moist and super soft lemon ricotta cake perfect for this time of the year! It has brown butter inside, which makes it super delicious! A real treat!
Get the RECIPE from Healthy Little Cravings
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.
Get the RECIPE
This Lemon Ricotta Cookie recipe is so delicious, fluffy, soft and moist. Made with a cake-like consistency and perfect for any occasion!
Get the RECIPE from Kathryns Kitchen Blog
This easy chocolate chip cannoli dip is made with ricotta, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla, then served with broken waffle cones for dipping.
Get the RECIPE from Homemade Hooplah
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.
Get the RECIPE
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.
Get the RECIPE
🍴 Breakfast Recipes
This Sweet Ricotta Toast with Blackberries & Honey is finished with fresh berries & coconut flakes. It’s a deliciously sweet & creamy breakfast or quick snack.
Get the RECIPE
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!
Get the RECIPE from Gimme Delicious
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.
Get the RECIPE from Keto Dirty
ℹ️ Ricotta FAQs
How Long Does Ricotta Cheese Last?
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.
✔️ More Ways to Use Up Ingredients
- 30+ Ricotta Desserts
- Recipes that Use a Lot of Eggs
- Cream Cheese Recipes
- Cottage Cheese Recipes
- Evaporated Milk Recipes
- Condensed Milk Recipes
- Recipes that Use Buttermilk
- Mozzarella Recipes
- Recipes that Use Sour Cream
- Recipes that Use Heavy Cream
25+ Ricotta Recipes
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.
Print
Pin
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 10 Ounces Fresh Linguine
- 1 Fennel Bulb
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- ⅓ cup Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 Lemon (zested and quartered)
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 1 Shallot (minced)
- ¼ Cup Breadcrumbs
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- 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.
Did you make this recipe?Mention @platingsandpairings or tag #platingsandpairings!
Nutrition
Calories: 865kcal | Carbohydrates: 134g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 1012mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 4mg
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!