Ricotta Cheese
Versatile ricotta cheese is delicious in pasta dishes, on pizza, and in desserts, too! Try it in these great recipes!
![closeup of Strawberry-Balsamic Ricotta Bruschetta with fresh basil and toasted pine nuts](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/frxc7-lXtfP3zG9753nf_0gR1WM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(433x324:435x326)/1118709_Strawberry-Balsamic-Ricotta-Bruschetta-4x3-859db91da30c4c26b13f1463411da152.jpg)
Strawberry-Balsamic Ricotta Bruschetta
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/3K52vXpbpclYFI5CCTtTrcy2-MQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1500x0:1502x2)/4521380-b200f0026daf4784b36c423bd1527a4a.jpg)
Easy and Delicious Homemade Ricotta Cheese
![a bowl of baked ziti with a forkful being lifted from the bowl,](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/wMvRTPfr9pEG9KRaUcfJzkMTs3c=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(2030x1238:2032x1240)/7972409-five-cheese-ziti-al-forno-ddmfs-4x3-05a3c6b7d4e34e93b8868e671fa2ec34.jpg)
Five Cheese Ziti al Forno
![overhead view of white pasta bowl of fusilli with spinach, Parmesan shavings, thyme, basil, and lemon](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/zXvrN-inrAKE_o-C3o36Rhti88Q=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/7975824_Lemon-Ricotta-and-Spinach-Pasta_TheDailyGourmet_4x3-03275e0840ae4e8a89f2aaf7b2ebdb0f.jpg)
Lemon, Ricotta, and Spinach Pasta
![slice of lemon cake in profile with glaze and lemon slice on white plate](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/zWPVihYaCIsmHDLOJt9EkV6kKdM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/7970804_Limoncello-Ricotta-Cake_Kim_4x3-2e29ffd03ce04e2383cab606aa6ef521.jpg)
Limoncello Ricotta Cake
![white pizza with mushrooms on plate](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/zW0m0Ad5w_d6MHtttCqQ1QJa6tw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(327x0:329x2)/White-Pizza-1x1-1-ed3f4c08d3d745e68a6ea4fc9e904a66.jpg)
Mushroom Pizza
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/UnyIH7IOgwRRZCw7zQ6rgF9N6BI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1352x0:1354x2)/9426301-ccfa09cebf604e14a46f40fe298577a3.jpg)
Lasagna Flatbread
![close up view of ravioli on top of parchment paper](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/P11nz1aXlFxrSTKPmLZnZBnwNks=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/8896331-homemade-four-cheese-ravioli-Carsons-Mommy-1x1-1-fff83fd883c343cc8f5f962b7af37728.jpg)
Homemade Four Cheese Ravioli
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/9hUTt7EoLD0wn7M1nR82Za6nBHA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(124x0:126x2)/726046-d8314e1272e54c3685f7dfb7955751cf.jpg)
Italian Easter Grain Pie
![a bowl of cannoli dip served with waffle cone pieces](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/ENGJ9Pu2av9aW4J1KmeKn4neOkE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/235797-Cannoli-Dip-DDMFS-3x4-0758-3ba9a44eedbc43459200182916d7f7ac.jpg)
Cannoli Dip
![An oven roasted chicken breast stuffed with ricotta and walnuts, served with wild rice and mixed greens](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/B9NJqqXOjenzVfvdZLhiXBa5CuY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1802x1661:1804x1663)/AR-70638-oven-roasted-stuffed-chicken-breasts-DDMFS-4x3-hero-68ca0898ea3d43c5b23034257165ded0.jpg)
Oven Roasted Stuffed Chicken Breasts
![low angle looking at a baking dish of baked ziti with a spoonful coming out](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/7Xx-jKJ-wNufWC03uhdJqD1-mdc=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/18031-baked-ziti-ii-DDMFS-4x3-45e614088a504a67b9a9dde7001be4ee.jpg)
Easy Baked Ziti
![vegetable lasagna on a white plate](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/AIoNKgdfsKccopGuzzXnXlmXm1Y=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/620560-8ffeed667b4144d3acd4b9e63d07c013.jpg)
Hearty Vegetable Lasagna
![close up on a serving of white cheese chicken lasagna](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/1xPRewln8xs12cI7QIvOL5R4W2k=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/8758-White-Cheese-Chicken-Lasagna-DDMFS-3x4-0177-2147ea1ce51c42228efdcb907819b5c2.jpg)
White Cheese Chicken Lasagna
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/iiEawfmLm65NWzDkI4XldLUC_qU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/865595-0c435d944e5d4817a9797e3def643282.jpg)
Cannoli
![A slice of Italian cream cheese and ricotta cheesecake topped with fresh berries](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/DEGE3XfrDriW1dBp2Mc0HRipksA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1989x1465:1991x1467)/AR-154297-Italian-Cream-Cheese-and-ricotta-cheesecake-DDMFS-4x3-837aa4be28f54ee095e556b047cbafc8.jpg)
Italian Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/l60NdYUYaHDqXQ8JQ2cMA5phvhw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(124x0:126x2)/944544-ce9b872fd8a14a76ac307d1e8d2eae5b.jpg)
Cheese Lasagna
![Looking at a large serving of zucchini lasagna on a plate.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/Rv9IR6ZURRER1WAq_wO_JGXEWVQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/261026_UltimateLowCarbZucchiniLasagne_MFS_182-1-4x3-8f5ac12a01144605b27e50476cad27a6.jpg)
Ultimate Low-Carb Zucchini Lasagna
![Baked ziti with sausage, topped with melted cheese and garnished with basil](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/UKA0mW5AcS44Qq4LQQKDd690KwU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/165350baked-ziti-with-sausageYolyvideo4x3-aca1dd14727c43aaa42fa2e244de76a6.jpg)
Baked Ziti with Sausage
![close up view of a stack of Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes with syrup and citrus zest on a white plate](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/nTiE73z9t52pxJMnrG7t2tZeR7Y=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/4518440-lemon-ricotta-pancakes-Chef-John-1x1-1-abd54e6dc3b54b17bb3a9d5833d88fde.jpg)
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/BzxsBwxyvnDWZl37ZBq6jqBiWGQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(511x0:513x2)/7674026-b5b9aa67f31f429bb00c45d472d9b689.jpg)
Ricotta Pie (Old Italian Recipe)
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/vwVdKOwAeHQWCiPgzBkyYxXMP-Q=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/1111468-85b07a1be0ea4be38ab3a085cd0890c3.jpg)
Spinach Cheese Manicotti
![Meatballs in tomato sauce over spaghetti topped with parsley and mozzarella](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/yoDyBT0NPmnPPYhRZUo7rttY7ug=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/235710chef-johns-ricotta-meatballsSherri4x3-fbc3a3f441c641a4ae9170b3b28342de.jpg)
Chef John's Ricotta Meatballs
![Close up on a plate full of cheese blintzes, topped with confectioners' sugar and blueberries.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/pr8TNyMqOEs5hLYjEJjhl_pU7ic=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/RM-242406-ChefJohnsCheeseBlintzes-ddmfs-3x4-6779-80b8bd4102b945889b0ce2def2c00fda.jpg)
Chef John's Cheese Blintzes
![close up view of Baked Italian Chicken Thighs garnished with fresh herbs in a cast iron skillet](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/jtezNqrddYLCeAajZBKvddN5EhM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/6497244-baked-italian-chicken-thighs-France-C-4x3-1-76213e9296bc47f5894cef789832b0a3.jpg)
Baked Italian Chicken Thighs
![Kanafa on white plate](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/KlBAaLvPJMX5SxgzxMrha00P7iM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/215590-Kanafa-RunnerGirl_5380518_original-1x1-1-71d263f051e4449a84fa4919cccc6e4d.jpg)
Kanafa
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/AuKdLVr8WqemGpBZ4ACgiHhXUaM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1628x0:1630x2)/6947995-f896f85c871b49e9880c6dbb11ff7645.jpg)
Spinach Ricotta Quiche
![Ricotta Gnocchi garnished with basil and cheese in a bowl](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/Y98Vw269AIm6DZKXzW02Iv35uOs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(2055x1495:2057x1497)/126942_RicottaGnocchiRecipe_4x3_gw_0335-e6a608c332704a6f88a2ddd432168aa1.jpg)
Ricotta Gnocchi
![Galbani Ricotta Cheese on red background](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/aJE2GD0t8i40UH1oOUFwHfOPPD8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1299x0:1301x2)/ricotta-cheese-f-df1dc756ba434c8e93404fbe98d65c8d.png)
Can You Freeze Ricotta Cheese?
![close up view of Lasagna with Ricotta Bechamel garnished with fresh basil in a white baking dish, on a navy kitchen towel](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/WlbAgJu4JA3dpJMMfzLZsAl-bKI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/9272757-best-lasagna-with-ricotta-bechamel-AllrecipesPhoto-1x1-1-782bc4d707c646989ac01965a05ec39d.jpg)
Best Lasagna with Ricotta Bechamel
![sausage rolls in rows on board with small bowl of tomato sauce](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/h1z1ijWj7SVStu1Or0DVJ4S-AVY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/8421284_Sicilian-Sausage-Rolls-Tomasini_John-Mitzewich_4x3-6fb16e7247044b01ab4a4a5e901e4191.jpg)
Sicilian Sausage Rolls (Tomasini)
![Herby Ricotta Biscuits.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/v4l10XtEOZ2xm5w40NyD4PKmYmI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1896x1371:1898x1373)/8347357-Herby-Ricotta-Biscuits-AR1424-4x3-82d4d9db5c1249c8ae4c62f0da64dfc1.jpg)
Herby Ricotta Biscuits
![Baked Ziti with Sausage](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/IjPdQVzL7wNMrocLZvdGY7eaXII=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(324x0:326x2)/2535941-Baked-Ziti-with-Sausage-Photo-by-Cooking-Monster-Bryan-resized-183916d0f9644f02bde60680a8334195.jpg)
23 Ridiculously Creamy Ricotta Pasta Recipes
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/Q4VcQldgoCS69nxsiuWxiurM8RM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/969055-a416b08513c0417db3c110e29d4c9651.jpg)
Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups
![Chef John's Pizza Rustica](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/B28u3PCMaHwaE073m4U0izkRe3E=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(2008x0:2010x2)/7937790-371acf4b88ff41348a2853b51e2bebee.jpg)
Chef John's Pizza Rustica
![close up on a bunch of ricotta cheese cookies, with one broken in half.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/NNfJl9rIW7jECGRsNT7tHwuehbY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/11361-RicottaCheeseCookies-ddmfs-3x4-8525-2f7964d51b364f33be542c80aace35f5.jpg)
Ricotta Cheese Cookies
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/IBpoWM0pzZvyOpqP93NmxpZRByA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1831x0:1833x2)/7615008-886e33b37cf4411ba24bb4393ec3fc24.jpg)
World's Best (Now Vegetarian!) Lasagna
![A plate of ricotta cookies with glaze and topped with rainbow sprinkles](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/pFETa32Lo6ZULwALGcoTGUTEdkA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(2527x1143:2529x1145)/ALR-11067-ricotta-cookies-ii-VAT-4x3-Acloseupcropped-2aeb6ef3b1d54a11a9cb0fa0f3e52e76.jpg)
Ricotta Cookies
![close up view of Sfogliatelle Ricce garnished with powdered sugar on a baking sheet](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/ojla-RT4k7dV6d1fObI-Enc1nwk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(383x272:385x274)/1099479-sfogliatelle-ricce-SugarMogill-4x3-1-c80a22b122504bfd8ab710e3c97b0dd0.jpg)
Sfogliatelle Ricce
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/fXsMhxponWDNnIN2ptve5ozSWyo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/3580839-94c23d1e9aef4a539cffc3297c7fd34c.jpg)
Classic Lasagna
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/rlBU7MP2jw6X1DenjvYbwHb_Yrs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1151x0:1153x2)/6947421-d3c0c5838ac74fab9ec051747014de76.jpg)
Three Cheese Manicotti II
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/S10wNwamEiWY-dDwLSvMuTTPLMY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/9059478-03abd9a3eef04474a274c3f7b8b186f7.jpg)
Almond Ricotta Cake
![close up view of RAGÚ No Boiling Lasagna in a baking dish](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/C58vTzX57r63IrtDGuQZOTHOX7A=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/8226629-ragu-no-boiling-lasagna-Don-Wildbunch-4x3-1-712291807d6a4b1bb5c6b73cc8668166.jpg)
Ragú No Boiling Lasagna
![close up view of a stack of Ricotta Pancakes on a white plate](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/5cKnxn0l8Cd2bwNy2-v7rxaUUOo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/3377754-the-best-ricotta-pancakes-Douglas-Roses-4x3-1-22e02c704d6547668587265c298b8e5a.jpg)
The Best Ricotta Pancakes
![close up view of Creamy Ricotta Pasta sauce with pasta, garnished with cheese in a white bowl](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/-UU7CE7W9gNlniakQmmzup0sPgE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/5364852-creamy-ricotta-pasta-sauce-Chef-John-1x1-1-0ac6d853f1a8464a93d2c9feb9c7f373.jpg)
Creamy Ricotta Pasta Sauce
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/LzyUCVJcWWgDWW7huW_J6ArxAQA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1823x0:1825x2)/4524459-a57f3d3cecf64176832746290cb5d4b0.jpg)
Basic Cheese Pupusas
![close up view of Five-Cheese Baked macaroni and cheese in a white baking dish](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/5h5Zf_tygkRZTywUXrGLYQAw9eY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/5272115-wisconsin-five-cheese-bake-Samantha-Trujillo-1x1-1-f3f68b30a4474e0696aebfc7c9f91b12.jpg)
Wisconsin Five-Cheese Bake
![Chef John's Pizza Rustica](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/IsnWdA96J6R0DOKUnTSTe7sjeJU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(299x0:301x2)/7937785_chef-johns-pizza-rustica_chef-john-4dc5000d980548f98f09500844d87d9d.jpg)
22 Top-Rated Recipes That Start with Ricotta Cheese
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Gnudi (Ricotta Gnocchi)
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/5esartAw7SRRtDYeMcGAAytYFu4=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1051x0:1053x2)/6908834-0abfebddd8e842db913c31db09c049af.jpg)
Lemon Ricotta Cake
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/2DkfrIEo5VA-Re956yEMWaxOlqY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(124x0:126x2)/932831-167aa498413e4b84a97324022653d431.jpg)
Easy Vegetarian Spinach Lasagna
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/70r_mrMSQFtIJMSWesunUqfiUP8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(124x0:126x2)/68547-9ee5580768ce495994d6418baa4b6d35.jpg)
Sicilian Ricotta Cheesecake
![close up view of a Ham and Cheese Calzone on a baking sheet](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/r-LOh_oitN45Un8kpK-yQWtIJ3g=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/2436363-chef-johns-ham-and-cheese-calzones-Chef-John-1x1-1-13606129eaa049eabc3eb04b4d8d1e4a.jpg)
Chef John's Ham and Cheese Calzones
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/3fZ1LuHFPe6vBNZKwpD3Blc3AJM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1295x0:1297x2)/9430379-53d30ec8c2b34bc09f2d3f620e44206d.jpg)
Ricotta Cookies III
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/995ub5HNfMmcYslzfvVwuKC3xlM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1223x0:1225x2)/5228461-716e99af8526441ea2aafe210bfeb93f.jpg)
Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheel
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/MIhTj0D1fTnQorRX65-VW9j-NuA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/417352-61a39f19e3b04ecaa65210bde010ebe4.jpg)
Ricotta Cheese Cake
![close up view of a sliced Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Ricotta served with green beans and bacon on a plate](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/Ou_1KRFx_S672Fgn6wUuJRB25YU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(671x337:673x339)/1396221-bacon-wrapped-chicken-stuffed-with-spinach-and-ricotta-Felix4067-4x3-1-c05cb4de6bef45edbb094e2df4d009b2.jpg)
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Ricotta
![close up view of Manicotti Alla Romana with cheese on a white plate](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/f18U92-29uJLPgMr2remkweFpoE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/818353-manicotti-alla-romana-Jessica-Allmond-4x3-1-05250ffb4f184e73851622a13d1f70ce.jpg)
Manicotti Alla Romana
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/9-WqkY2jJAB-N68NJ-i6O8Y9xAM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(124x0:126x2)/977262-5cb1e752c35e44beb718b328dac02f4a.jpg)
Sausage-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
![](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/v0V7acJ1EYrHHbaXKzRr3e-00b8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1389x0:1391x2)/7909759-302ddc887cd7431eb4932248f99fddf9.jpg)
Ricotta Meatless Meatballs with Sauce