# Fresh Ricotta **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [August 16, 2019, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fresh-ricotta/838735 "2019-08-16T13:11:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MissTake](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misstake/32/3189_2.png) [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2019, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fresh-ricotta/838735/1 "2019-08-16T13:11:05Z")
I picked up a pound of fresh ricotta (made yesterday fresh) and am figuring out what I should make with it. I was thinking simple stuffed shells, with basil and tomato sauce. I know there are tons of other things I could make that would highlight the ricotta, but I’m at a loss. What are your suggestions? (BTW, since the kidney transplant, I’m in high clover over all the cheese I’ve missed out on the past almost seven years, so if you have any high cheese content recipes, feel free to add them!) ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fresh-ricotta/838735/2 "2019-08-16T13:28:42Z")
If I had ricotta, I would make lasagna. (With an “a” at the end 🙂 ) ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2019, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fresh-ricotta/838735/3 "2019-08-16T14:10:35Z")
Ricotta spread on toast with a little honey drizzled on top. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2019, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fresh-ricotta/838735/4 "2019-08-16T14:18:56Z")
Though that usage [might be controversial](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=880303), **bobot**. ---
**Author:** ![teela\_brown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d9b06d/32.png) [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fresh-ricotta/838735/5 "2019-08-16T17:49:45Z")
Make gnudi, or ricotta cheese gnocchi. The recipe looks pretty simple: basically ricotta, flour, eggs, chopped basil and nutmeg. Roll them into little barrels or balls and simmer in salted water till done. Toss them in melted butter in a skillet and top with parmesan and chopped basil. Dang, that recipe looks good. I’m going to have to try it. Potato gnocchi are a little bland for my tastes. ---
**Author:** ![MissTake](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misstake/32/3189_2.png) [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2019, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fresh-ricotta/838735/6 "2019-08-16T18:01:27Z")
> [@teela\_brown](#): > > Make gnudi, or ricotta cheese gnocchi. The recipe looks pretty simple: basically ricotta, flour, eggs, chopped basil and nutmeg. Roll them into little barrels or balls and simmer in salted water till done. Toss them in melted butter in a skillet and top with parmesan and chopped basil. > > Dang, that recipe looks good. I’m going to have to try it. Potato gnocchi are a little bland for my tastes. Ohhh, that sounds fabulous! ---
**Author:** ![Delayed\_Reflex](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/delayed_reflex/32/3172_2.png) [@Delayed\_Reflex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Delayed_Reflex)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2019, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fresh-ricotta/838735/7 "2019-08-16T18:16:21Z")
Two things that I really love making with fresh ricotta: [Panzanella salad with ricotta](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/fried-bread-panzanella-with-ricotta-and-herbs) - I’ll often add some sauteed vegetables like kale, zucchini and mushrooms and sometimes other raw ones like cucumber or celery (picked that up based on how a local Italian restaurant does their panzanella salad) - I’m not huge into salads, but with the extra vegetables this is probably my favourite salad that works as either a side or stand-alone meal. [Pea fritters](https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/pea-zaatar-and-feta-fritters/16683/?noredirect=on) made with ricotta, zaatar, mint and feta, which is also in the cookbook “Simple” by Yotam Ottolenghi - a little more complicated to make (requires deep frying), but still not too bad and really, really delicious IMO. ---
**Author:** ![KMS94](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ad7895/32.png) [@KMS94](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KMS94)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2019, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fresh-ricotta/838735/8 "2019-08-23T17:13:30Z")
My home made ravioli is a huge hit with friends and family. Time consuming, but a whole different thing than the frozen kind, in a good way. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2019, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fresh-ricotta/838735/9 "2019-08-23T17:35:20Z")
Cheesecake. > **[Italian Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/154297/italian-cream-cheese-and-ricotta-cheesecake/)** > > This creamy ricotta cheesecake is an authentic Italian recipe handed down through generations that your family — Italian or not — is sure to enjoy! > **[Ricotta Cheesecake](https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ricotta-cheesecake-recipe-2009493)** > > Get Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe from Food Network > **[Easy Ricotta Cheesecake - Pretty. Simple. Sweet.](https://prettysimplesweet.com/ricotta-cheesecake/)** > > This easy, Italian-style ricotta cheesecake is lighter than traditional cheesecakes and tastes absolutely incredible. One of my favorites! ---
**Author:** ![Philster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/13edae/32.png) [@Philster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Philster)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fresh-ricotta/838735/10 "2019-08-23T17:38:10Z")
Ricotta cookies. The best use for these curds. Dip them in some chocolate, then go to town on them. Nom nom nom nom nom… .