Ricotta
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Because ricotta has a short shelf life, I'm alwasy scrambling to use it up. So if you are also wondering what to do with leftover ricotta, check out how I use it!

Everyday Reading saved to MPMK Contributors
Learn how to make ricotta cheese at home with only three ingredients! It's a simple cheesemaking project perfect for beginners.

Affordablelux saved to Copy cat
1 · What to do with ricotta cheese? I've got you covered with these 15 yummy ricotta recipes that you'll love. This scrumptious ricotta pasta is one of my readers' favorites, easy to whip up and totally delicious!
Ingredients
Produce
- • 8 oz Baby spinach
- • 1 Garlic clove
- • 3 Lemon, wedges
- • 1 Unwaxed lemon, zest and juice
Pasta & Grains
- • 8 oz Pasta
Baking & Spices
- • 1 Salt & pepper
Oils & Vinegars
- • 1 tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
Dairy
- • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- • 1 cup Whole-milk ricotta

Lisa Westrope saved to Recipes Id like to try :)
Usually half-used containers of anything make me want to pull my hair out as I scramble for ways to use them up before the contents go bad. Not so with ricotta! In fact, I find myself looking forward to having a few spoonfuls leftover from a recipe just so I can use them however I want. My favorite nefarious uses for leftover ricotta? Here are five to try.1.

The Groves saved to cheap meals
123 · This light and zesty lemon ricotta pasta with spinach makes a delish weeknight meal ready in less than 15 minutes. Simple, fresh ingredients, delicious flavor, and minimal effort.
Ingredients
Produce
- • 8 oz Baby spinach, fresh
- • 1 Garlic clove
- • 3 Lemon, wedges
- • 1 Unwaxed lemon, zest and juice
Pasta & Grains
- • 1/2 lb Pasta
Baking & Spices
- • 1 Salt and black pepper
Oils & Vinegars
- • 1 tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
Dairy
- • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- • 1 cup Whole-milk ricotta

Samantha Serrentino saved to Pasta
2 · 10 minutes · Learn how to make ricotta cheese! Homemade ricotta is creamy, tangy, and ready in as little as 30 minutes using just 3 ingredients.
Ingredients
Baking & Spices
- • 1 tsp Kosher salt
Oils & Vinegars
- • 2 tbsp Distilled white vinegar
Dairy
- • 4 cup Whole milk, organic
Rafael Vergara saved to Antojos
A simple and delicious Ricotta Pancakes Recipe the whole family will love! Ricotta cheese pancakes that are crispy yet creamy with each bite you take!
miss ira saved to breakfast ☕
This Ricotta Pasta Bake is an easy vegetarian recipe made in just one pan. Only a 5-minute prep time and an hour of baking stand between you and this delicious dinner that's loaded with tomatoes, garlic, cream, Parmesan, ricotta cheese, and pasta!
Heather Glovinsky saved to Recipes
318 · 67 minutes · This Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake is light, fluffy, and full of flavor. Made with ricotta cheese and fresh lemon, you're going to love this traditional Italian dessert that's also great served as a breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
Produce
- • 1 Lemon, large
Refrigerated
- • 3 Eggs, large
Baking & Spices
- • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- • 1 1/2 cups Flour
- • 1 Powdered sugar
- • 1/2 tsp Salt
- • 1 1/2 cups Sugar
- • 1 tsp Vanilla
Dairy
- • 3/4 cup Butter
- • 15 oz Whole milk ricotta cheese

Patsy Graydon Hill saved to easy food