Recipes with ricotta cheese

Green lasagna layers spinach pasta with a ricotta, spinach, and nutmeg filling plus cubed mozzarella and Parmesan. Vegetarian Italian classic served with tomato sauce on the side.

Frozen ricotta cheese pie with orange juice concentrate, vanilla ice cream, and whipped topping on a raspberry jam-lined graham cracker crust. No-bake summer dessert.

Mexican-Italian fusion lasagna with hot Italian sausage, chili powder, ricotta, cheddar, and jalapenos layered between flour tortillas instead of pasta sheets.

Lynn's vegetable pasta with broccoli, cauliflower, and mushrooms sauteed in garlic olive oil with red pepper, tossed with linguine and topped with ricotta and Romano cheese.

Pizza Rustica with Roasted Red Peppers and Provolone recipe

White chocolate ricotta-filled cookies: crisp baked wonton skins sandwich a white chocolate, ricotta, and orange zest filling, with toasted hazelnuts and dark chocolate baked into the shell. A fusion dessert with serious restaurant flair.

This creamy and smooth cocoa orange mousse pie satisfies your palate without giving you too many calories by using nonfat ricotta cheese and whipped topping.

No-bake orange chiffon cheesecake with cream cheese, ricotta, and fresh orange segments set with gelatin. A light, citrusy dessert sweetened without added sugar on a graham crust.

A scrumptious and savory dish made with succulent turkey, ricotta cheese and juicy tomatoes.

Cheesy rice and bean casserole with ricotta, feta, and Parmesan baked under sliced tomatoes and a golden breadcrumb crust. Hearty vegetarian comfort food with mushrooms and herbs.

Green rice casserole with spinach, ricotta, Monterey Jack cheese, and cooked rice. A quick 30-minute vegetarian side dish baked with a melted cheese topping.

Spinach ricotta gnocchi (gnudi): pillowy Italian dumplings made without potatoes. Just ricotta, spinach, parmesan, and a touch of breadcrumb. Poached gently and dressed with butter or tomato sauce.

Chocolate and strawberry stuffed French toast: whole-wheat sandwiches filled with ricotta, fresh berries, and chocolate chips, griddled until golden. A lighter twist on weekend brunch indulgence.

Italian-style ricotta cheesecake with orange zest and buttermilk on a ginger graham cracker crust. Lighter than cream cheese cheesecake with a delicate, fluffy texture.

Lighter ricotta cheesecake with a ginger graham crust, orange-scented filling, and tangy buttermilk. All the richness of a classic, without the cream cheese overload.

Crisp baked sue gow wonton wrapper sandwich cookies layered with toasted hazelnuts, chocolate, and a creamy white-chocolate ricotta filling brightened with orange zest. An elegant fusion dessert.