Ricotta recipes

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

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