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Creamy Italian ricotta is great for sweet and savoury recipes – find something new with our collection of ricotta recipes.
Blend the classic flavours of a Greek spanakopita together for a rich warm dip that's filling enough for dinner. Top with cheese and serve with crudités, crusty bread or a side of your choice.
Give your leftover roast lamb another chance to shine with this rich and meaty ragu recipe
Who can resist these fluffy, sugar-coated doughnuts? We've added lemon and ricotta for a sophisticated twist – the tangy flavours work beautifully with the white chocolate dipping sauce. This recipe makes over 20 bites, so it's ideal for parties – you can even make the dough the day before.
Find your new favourite pizza topping with this summery twist on an Italian favourite. This easy pizza recipe use speedy pizza base mixes for a handy shortcut – topped with creamy ricotta, lemon chicken, broad beans and plenty of rocket.
Find a spot in the sun and dish up some summer flavours. This antipasti bruschetta is made with minimal cooking and jarred veg – we like ours with a dollop of ricotta and pesto. Ideal for a simple starter, light lunch or savoury snack, this attractive platter tastes as good as it looks!
This veggie-packed pasta salad, serving 8, is great for summer entertaining or bring-a-dish gatherings. Bursting with fresh flavours, it's super-tasty but a healthier choice.
If you're lunching alfresco, you can't beat a tasty bruschetta and this recipe is extra-special with slow-roasted cherry tomatoes and a zesty, herby ricotta spread. Serve as an appetizer, starter or side if you're hosting, or save the cooled, roasted tomatoes for midweek lunches and snacks.
Ready in just 10 minutes and made with only 5 ingredients, this speedy pasta recipe with a buttery sage sauce, fresh salad leaves and pecorino is ideal for those busy weeknights when you need a comforting bowl of pasta with minimum fuss
Everyone loves a standout pasta dish, and this veg-packed staple will win over even the pickiest of eaters
A perfect lunchbox addition, the kids will love these delicious filo pastry snacks crammed-full with tasty Cheddar cheeseThese delicious filo pastry triangles are crammed with smooth Cheddar and creamy ricotta cheese and make for a super simple kids' lunch
Use leftover veggie stew in this quick and easy midweek pasta recipe, topped with a scoop of ricotta, drizzle of olive oil and fresh mint
Use leftover chicken stew to make this simple yet special galette. Top ready-made puff pastry with creamy ricotta and the leftover stew before baking in the oven. Finish with plenty of fresh tarragon. Delicious!
This tart is quick to make and full of flavour
Looking to impress someone special? Then this pretty recipe fits the bill! Make your own pasta dough, the day before if you want to prep ahead, then make your own ravioli filled with a delicious roasted beetroot and creamy ricotta filling and serve with our Sage and brown butter sauce. This is perfect for a cosy night in or Valentine's dinner for two.
Now here's a lunch that's sure to impress! Yet it's ready in just over half an hour. Shiitake mushrooms lend a meaty texture and umami flavour, balanced with fresh, creamy ricotta. We've used ready-rolled puff pastry, so it's a doddle to make.
Treat your Valentine to an Italian classic with your own fun personal touch with heart-shaped pizzettes loaded with your choice of topping. Create your own veggie special with garlicky greens and ricotta or plump for full flavour with chorizo and tomato.
This delicious toast topper idea makes the most of the classic pear and ricotta flavour duo
A satisfying and simple crispy bacon lasagne, on the table in just 10 minutes. To make this vegetarian, swap the bacon for frozen aubergine slices, and the Parmesan for vegetarian hard cheese.
Sweet potato and sage are an awesome combination, and this savoury tart is a great way to treat yourself to that duo at dinner time
Make a lasagne in a pinch with this super dish that cuts down on effort, but not on flavour
An easy veggie lasagne recipe that doesn't compromise on taste
This easy homemade gnocchi recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover pumpkin after Halloween.
These sausage and kale pizzas are topped with three types of creamy cheese and golden, crispy sausage
Make this chicken and spinach lasagne up to 12 hours in advance and bake when needed
For a festive vegetarian showstopper, try this beetroot and ricotta stacked pithiver recipe. Bright layers of beetroot are layered up with herby ricotta and wrapped in buttery puff pastry - bake until golden and slice to reveal the striking striped effect inside.
Bake a batch of vegetarian sausage rolls for a crowd-pleasing snack, whether at a Boxing Day buffet or a family picnic. With a creamy spinach and ricotta filling wrapped in crisp puff pastry, these easy bakes are sure to go down a treat.
Cut down on food waste and use up all those Christmas leftovers with this super turkey lasagne recipe, full of flavour and sure to satisfy as a warming dinner
Take your party food to the next level with these elegant bruschetta bites. Roasted garlic is stirred through ricotta with lemon, then piled onto toasted crostini with roasted tomatoes. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and serve up at your next Christmas party.
There's only one way to enjoy ricotta on toast - with roasted pumpkin and a drizzle of hot honey. The perfect sweet and savoury combo for breakfast or brunch.
This colourful courgette spaghetti recipe is simple to cook and full of fresh flavours. Grating the courgette is super-easy and means it doesn’t need to be cooked separately – simply stir into the pasta with juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy ricotta.
Roasted pumpkin sits on a bed of ricotta, drizzled with hot honey and a sprinkle of nuts. This dish is sweet, spicy and full of flavours and makes a super side or light lunch.
Use leftover slow-cooked ratatouille to make this gorgeous autumn veggie tart. With a creamy ricotta base and puff pastry, it makes a great lunchbox hero or a lovely light dinner.
A limp assembly of lettuce and tomatoes simply won't cut it after you've tried this warm bulgar wheat, roast squash and ricotta salad. There's a fair amount of effort involved in de-seeding, peeling and cubing the butternut squash but those caramelised chunks are more than worth it.