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 Gnocchi with Spinach & Gorgonzola

    When my family comes for a visit, they always ask me to make this unique dish for dinner. Homemade cheesy...


    Orange Ricotta Pancakes

    38 reviews

    These light, fluffy and oh-so-tender orange ricotta pancakes have the perfect amount of bright citrus flavor, and are guaranteed to...


    Ricotta-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

    11 reviews

    These mushrooms are rich and creamy and bright at the same time because of the fresh herbs and tomato. I...


    Makeover Easy Beef-Stuffed Shells

    10 reviews

    Enjoy the convenience of this make-ahead dish or bake right away. Either way, it has half the saturated fat of...


    Lasagna Cups

    17 reviews

    These lasagna cups are the easiest way to turn cheese and red sauce into dinner. They're mini, crispy, cheesy and...


    Sausage-Topped White Pizza

    I love cooking, and I learned from Nana and Mom. Pizza is easily one of my favorite dishes to prepare....


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    Manicotti

    16 reviews

    Ricotta-and-Parmesan-stuffed manicotti, baked in rich marinara sauce, makes a hearty and impressive vegetarian main dish. Smart shortcuts, like using store-bought...


    Asparagus Phyllo Bake

    4 reviews

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

    Five-Cheese Jumbo Shells

    13 reviews

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


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    Lasagna Dip

    4 reviews

    Do you love dips but are itching to try something new? This cheesy, spicy lasagna dip is a surprising twist,...


    Cheese & Pumpkin-Filled Manicotti

    17 reviews

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


    Herb Garden Lasagnas

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


    Cornmeal Towers with Strawberries & Cream

    1 review

    My kids love to help make these towers. They measure, mix, whisk and build stacks. It's a family custom and...


    Butternut & Portobello Lasagna

    5 reviews

    Lasagna gets fresh flavor and color when you make it with roasted butternut squash, portobello mushrooms, basil and spinach. We...


    Baked Lasagna in a Bun

    24 reviews

    My family loves the meat sauce and cheese tucked into bread for this baked lasagna. Add a crisp salad for...


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    Mostaccioli

    17 reviews

    This family-friendly mostaccioli dish has much to love, from the robust pasta, sausage and red sauce base to the creamy...


    Ricotta-Stuffed French Toast

    2 reviews

    This recipe is adapted from a breakfast treat a friend of ours prepared during back-country trips into the mountains. Now...

    Potato Cheese Casserole

    My sister shared this recipe with me. The combination of cheeses is wonderful. It's a side dish that will dress...


    Ricotta Cheesecake

    5 reviews

    Indulge in the rich, velvety texture of this classic ricotta cheesecake, featuring a crisp cinnamon-spiced crust and tangy sour cream...


    Pepper Ricotta Primavera

    12 reviews

    Garlic, peppers and herbs top creamy ricotta cheese in this meatless skillet meal you can make in just 20 minutes....


    Ricotta Bread

    5 reviews

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


    Zucchini Ricotta Bake

    21 reviews

    Layered like lasagna, packed with veggies and dripping in ricotta, this zucchini ricotta bake is comfort food with a green...


    Beef Stuffed Manicotti with Basil Tomato Sauce

    3 reviews

    This is the best manicotti recipe ever, I got it many years ago when living in San Francisco. It's so...

    Spinach Cheese Enchiladas

    3 reviews

    "This tasty meatless dish is great because it's easy to prepare and low in fat," explains Carol Jackson of Eden...


    Cheese Boereg

    2 reviews

    The rich-tasting filling of this appetizer is made with mozzarella and ricotta cheese, then baked between buttery layered dough.—Jean L....


    Traditional Calzone

    3 reviews

    Serving this calzone at Easter has been a custom in my Italian family for over four generations. The filling is...


    Vegetarian Stuffed Shells

    6 reviews

    These vegetarian stuffed shells, with a three-cheese filling flavored with broccoli and herbs, are so tasty that you won't miss...


    Ricotta Puffs

    2 reviews

    Roasted red peppers and ricotta cheese give these pastry puffs delicious flavor, while parsley and oregano add a little spark....


    Four-Cheese Baked Ziti

    2 reviews

    Diane Nemitz of Ludington, Michigan writes, “A day without pasta is a like a day without sunshine!” Beefed up with...