This easy vegetarian one-pan dish is quick to prepare and will help you to get your 5-a-day. Treat yourself to whole ricotta cheeses and seasonal veg
Try this toasted treat for a quick lunch or brunch with a difference. Smooth ricotta goes well with the sweet-sharp berries
These luxurious gnocchi are both light and spoilingly rich at the same time
Healthy veggie bites that are packed with flavour - a midweek must
This recipe ensures a crispy-bottomed pizza without ever turning on the oven. It's easy, veggie and 2 of your 5-a-day
These light Italian dumplings, made from fine semolina, ricotta and nutmeg, make an elegant dinner party starter
Give your French toast a summer makeover with fresh berries, lashings of ricotta, honey and mint
This quick, simple dish makes a lovely side dish for fish or a stand-alone lunch served with toasted sourdough
Ripe sweet cherries, creamy ricotta and salty prosciutto combine beautifully on these little toasts - the perfect nibble for a summer party
Sweetened with natural fruits and a little maple syrup, this cheesecake combines ricotta and yogurt for a lower-fat, yet rich and creamy texture
Theo Randall shares his recipe for a classic Italian dish that transforms homemade pasta into something special - our step-by-step instructions make it easy to follow
We've baked the aubergines and used creamy ricotta in this healthy version of Parmigiana di melanzane - far lower in fat and calories than the original
This layered pasta dish is a family favourite - give it a healthy makeover with ricotta, lentils and lots of filling vegetables
Wrap herby omelette around a creamy cheese filling and top with juicy oven-roasted tomatoes to make delicately flavoured nibbles to share
Give pancakes a savoury twist with this Italian-style meatball, spinach and ricotta filling, topped with gooey mozzarella that's ideal for Shrove Tuesday or everyday dining.
Stuff rolled lasagne sheets with creamy spinach and ricotta and bake with tomato and mascarpone sauces for a filling vegetarian meal
Keep a few portions of this vegetarian classic in the freezer and you'll never be stuck for a satisfying supper
This spin on Italian 'melanzane alla Parmigiana' is quick to prepare and makes a deliciously creamy, veggie bake
This mouthwatering cheesecake is the perfect way to finish a large Sunday lunch, as it's incredibly light despite being made with chocolate
This crunchy and creamy pasta is special enough for summer entertaining
Have some leftover cream cheese? Whip it into a light dip with lemon and serve with cucumber or toast
This healthy chicken dinner comes with roasted peppers, courgettes, onions and tomatoes - four of your recommended 5-a-day
Soft Italian cheeses like ricotta make a great sauce base when mixed with lemon, greens, herbs and pine nuts
Ricotta gives this quiche a lovely, light cheese-cakey texture – leftovers make a great packed lunch
