Ricotta recipes

Make the most of homegrown broad beans with these easy fritters. Served with ricotta and boiled eggs, they're a great brunch dish for two

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

Try our easy spinach and ricotta cannelloni. 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

Try a twist on traditional meatballs by using sausagemeat and ricotta to make the juiciest meatballs. They're baked with creamy butter beans and tomatoes

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

Roll out a puff pastry base and have a vegetarian meal in minutes with sliced greens, basil and ricotta cheese toppings

Don't just save these for pancake day, make them for a scrumptious breakfast or quick dessert

Although this looks like a cheesecake, it tastes much, much lighter

Both vegetarians and non-veggies will love this puff pastry parcel with Italian cheese - great as a buffet centrepiece

Try this extension of classic blistered and salted padron peppers by serving them on toast. It makes a super-quick, simple and satisfying lunch or snack

Enjoy this comforting traybake gratin, with ricotta, white beans, green beans and tomatoes. Best eaten from a bowl, it's perfect for midweek

Whip up our easy frittata with feta, broad beans, peas and spring onions. Pod fresh broad beans for this, or opt for frozen for ease

Make the most of summer and serve this summery salad with heritage tomatoes and ricotta in a zingy dressing with garlic, ginger and chilli