Showing posts with label whole milk ricotta. Show all posts
Showing posts with label whole milk ricotta. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Ravioli Caprese

















Cook Time: 6 min
Level: Easy
Yield: 4 to 6 servings


Ingredients

Dough:

* 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
* 1 cup very hot water

Filling:

* 3/4 cup whole milk ricotta
* 1 egg
* 1/2 cup finely shredded store-bought rotisserie chicken
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Sauce:

* 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
* 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
* 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


Directions

For the dough:


In a large bowl combine the flour and the water. Using a wooden spoon, stir to combine into a large ball. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 10 minutes.


For the filling:

Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to combine.


To form the ravioli, cut the dough into 4 evenly sized pieces. The dough should be slightly sticky. Add extra flour as necessary for rolling, but use only a little as necessary. Form each piece into a 2 by 6-inch rectangle. Recover the dough with the plastic wrap.


Lightly dust the work surface and a rolling pin. Working with 1 piece of dough at a time, roll the dough into a 4 by 19-inch rectangle. Place 9 rounded teaspoons of filling about 1-inch apart down the center of the dough. Fold the dough over the filling. Press down around the edges of each of the ravioli with your fingertips. Cut the ravioli into small squares and press down around the edges again with your fingertips to seal. Place the finished ravioli on a baking tray and continue forming the remaining ravioli.


Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add half the ravioli and cook until the ravioli float stirring occasionally, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain into a large bowl and cook the remaining ravioli.


Pour the olive oil over the cooked ravioli. Add the basil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to coat and serve immediately.

From: foodnetwork.com

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Nonna's Lemon Ricotta Biscuits

Cook Time: 20 min
Level: Intermediate
Yield: 12 biscuits


Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar or more as needed for sprinkling
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup thinly sliced almonds


Directions

Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Using an electric mixer, beat 1 cup sugar, butter, and lemon zest in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the ricotta. Beat in the egg, lemon juice, and almond extract. Add the dry ingredients and stir just until blended (the batter will be thick and fluffy).

Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle the almonds and then the remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar over the muffins. Bake until the muffins just become pale golden on top, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.


From: foodnetwork.com

Friday, January 23, 2009

Chicken and Orzo Frittata

Cook Time: 30 min
Level: Easy
Yield: 4 to 6 servings


Ingredients

* 3/4 cup orzo pasta
* 6 eggs
* 1/3 cup whole milk ricotta
* 1/4 cup creme fraiche
* 2 cooked chicken breasts, cubed (about 2 cups)
* 4 scallions, chopped
* 1/4 cup chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
* 1/3 cup diced roasted red bell peppers
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.


Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the
orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring
occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta.


In a large bowl combine the eggs, ricotta, and creme fraiche and stir
until the eggs are beaten and the ingredients are combined. Add the
cooked orzo, chicken, scallions, parsley, red bell peppers, salt, and
pepper. Stir to combine.


Pour the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes.
Turn on the broiler. Place the pan under the broiler until golden on
top, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let set for 5 minutes.
Cut into wedges and serve with a side salad.

From: foodnetwork.com