Non lasagna dinners to use ricotta

[cabbagecabbage]

I planned to make lasagna and bought 16 Oz of ricotta. Then my husband made a stouffers lasagna and my DD informed me lasagna is "so gross." What should I make with it? Not dessert though.

[aliciaflorrick]

My first thought is stuffed shells but not sure if that would go over if lasagna won't.

[gummybear]

spanakopita, yummmmm

[cuddlyevil]

Manicotti, Spaghetti pie, Gnocchi, Pancakes.

[isabel]

These are so delicious!

www.annies-eats.com/2014/05/28/roasted-zucchini-and-ricotta-sandwiches/

[celeste]

I sauté some kale in olive oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Add pasta (penne or similar) and ricotta, and maybe some lemon juice or zest. Here are a couple of similar recipes that I've tried:

food52.com/blog/2401-lemon-ricotta-spaghetti-with-arugula

www.thewednesdaychef.com/the_wednesday_chef/2008/11/tagliatelle-wit.html

[Cioccolato]

pasta alla norma..usually its ricotta salata but normal ricotta would work. Also you could use it in muffins, tarts, on a pizza

[mich1]

www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ricotta-spinach-pie-1548

I make a version of this and throw crumbled up sausage and mushrooms into it too.

Hmmmmm.......I've not made it for awhile. Maybe this weekend.

[FastHands]

Baked ziti is my go-to, but maybe also "so gross"?

[sweetpea508]

Giada's lemon ricotta cookies are amazing, like little pillows of yum. www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/lemon-ricotta-cookies-with-lemon-glaze-recipe.html

[MixedBerryJam]

www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,10000001615467,00.html
This wasn't exactly the recipe I used but it's close. So good. Pasta with lemon, ricotta and basil. I also added in leftover chicken and some sauteed green beans.

[themysteriouswife]

Calzones.

And Stoffers is gross. She may like homemade lasagna.

ETA: but only squirrel calzones

[katiescarlett]

not that diffevent but what about stuffed shells? you can do different varieties including chicken, garlic, whatever.

[katietornado]

May 28, 2016 13:40:38 GMT -5 sweetpea508 said:

Giada's lemon ricotta cookies are amazing, like little pillows of yum. www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/lemon-ricotta-cookies-with-lemon-glaze-recipe.html

Ditto on this.  These are out of control delicious.

[rockpaperscissors]

White pizza!

[badgergrl]

I use it in meatballs or meatloaf. Makes it super Moist and delicious.

[isabel]

May 28, 2016 14:25:55 GMT -5 themysteriouswife said:

Calzones.

And Stoffers is gross. She may like homemade lasagna.

ETA: but only squirrel calzones

Oh hell no. Stouffer's is delicious!

[ciescalove]

I was also coming in to say she may like homemade lasagna. When I make stouffers, it barely gets eaten but when I make homemade they can't get enough of it.

[urbancowgirl]

We make this pasta with ricotta, bacon, & Swiss chard all the time. I remove the bacon from the pan after it's cooked and re-add it to the finished product so it stays crisp.

www.food.com/recipe/pasta-with-swiss-chard-bacon-and-lemony-ricotta-228310

I also love these pork & chorizo burgers. Just made them last night!

www.foodandwine.com/recipes/farmbar-pork-burgers-with-bread-and-butter-zucchini-pickles

[Deleted]

I pound chicken breasts flat, layer on a slice or more of prosciutto or ham. Spread ricotta and roll up. Bread the rolls with crumbs and herbs. Bake at 350 til the chicken is cooked.

[UMaineTeach]

Few spoonfuls on pizza

[adhdfashion]

Give the kid a PB an J sandwich and you eat all the delicious lasagna.

[cabbagecabbage]

May 28, 2016 14:57:31 GMT -5 isabel said:

May 28, 2016 14:25:55 GMT -5 themysteriouswife said:

Calzones.

And Stoffers is gross. She may like homemade lasagna.

ETA: but only squirrel calzones

Oh hell no. Stouffer's is delicious!

I'm also on team Stouffers is delicious. It's like homemade vs frozen pizza. Different but awesome. Sadly DD has rejected my homemade lasagna as well but I was hoping it was just a fickle thing. She's getting more finicky about saucy foods, especially with ground meat.

[lilafowler]

CANOLI

[Vespasia]

This is a favorite of mine
www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Shepherds-Style-Rigatoni-with-Ricotta-and-Sausage

[Deleted]

sausage ricotta pizza

Pasta toss (rachael ray)

[bears]

I love this recipe: www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/ricotta-frittata-with-tomato-salad-recipe.html

[snorky]

Ricotta gnocchi: cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013318-ricotta-cheese-gnocchi

I also love to just drizzle honey on ricotta and eat it out of a bowl

[Deleted]

May 29, 2016 17:01:19 GMT -5 snorky said:

Ricotta gnocchi: cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013318-ricotta-cheese-gnocchi

I also love to just drizzle honey on ricotta and eat it out of a bowl

Yes!! In a bowl with blackberries & honey!!! Yum!!

[cabbagecabbage]

May 29, 2016 20:28:25 GMT -5 carmenere said:

Would DD eat crepes? I love savory crepes with a spinach, ham and ricotta filling.

She might! She loves pancakes and loves pinwheel sandwiches made with tortillas.