Ricotta & Fig Ice Cream Creamy Ricotta Ice Cream with Sweet Fig Swirl Ingredients: 1 ½ cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/8 tsp salt 1/2 cup fig jam or thick fig preserves (store-bought or homemade) Optional: chopped dried figs or honey for topping Directions: In a blender or food processor, blend the ricotta with milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and creamy. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions. Once the ice cream reaches soft-serve consistency, spoon in dollops of fig jam and gently swirl with a spatula—don’t overmix. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 4 hours until firm. Optional: Serve with chopped dried figs or a drizzle of honey for extra indulgence. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Churn & Freeze Time: 6 hours | Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes Kcal: 285 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #ricottaicecream #figswirl #gourmeticecream #cheesebaseddesserts #homemadedessert #figlover #icecreamrecipes #sweetcream #freshricotta #figjam #decadenticecream #artisanicecream #creamyindulgence #flavorfusion #italianinspired #easyicecream #cheesydessert #fruitandcheese #summerdesserts #icecreamtreat This Ricotta & Fig Ice Cream is a creamy, dreamy, flavor-packed delight! Smooth ricotta base meets sweet fig swirls—pure luxury in a scoop.

Baked Pasta with Ricotta and Spinach Cheesy Ricotta‑Spinach Baked Ziti al Forno Ingredients: 14 oz (400 g) ziti or penne rigate 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 10 oz (280 g) fresh spinach, roughly chopped 2 cups (500 g) ricotta cheese 1 large egg 1 cup (90 g) shredded mozzarella, divided ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan, divided 2 ½ cups (600 ml) marinara sauce 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp dried basil ¼ tsp ground nutmeg Salt & freshly‑ground black pepper, to taste Optional garnish: fresh basil ribbons Directions: Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Lightly grease a 9×13‑inch (23×33 cm) baking dish. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water 2 minutes less than package “al dente” time. Drain; set aside. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium. Sauté onion 4 min until translucent; add garlic and cook 30 sec. Add spinach, season with a pinch of salt, and wilt 2 min. Remove from heat; cool slightly. In a bowl, whisk ricotta, egg, oregano, basil, nutmeg, ¼‑cup Parmesan, ½‑cup mozzarella, salt, and pepper until smooth. Fold in sautéed spinach mixture. Combine cooked pasta with marinara sauce. Spread half of sauced pasta in baking dish. Dollop and gently spread ricotta‑spinach filling over pasta. Top with remaining pasta. Sprinkle remaining ½‑cup mozzarella and ¼‑cup Parmesan on top. Cover loosely with foil. Bake 20 min; uncover and bake 10 min more until cheese is golden and bubbly. Rest 5 min, garnish with basil, and serve hot. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Baking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 460 kcal | Servings: 6 #bakedpasta #ricotta #spinach #vegetarian #comfortfood #pastabake #weeknightdinner #italianinspired #cheesylovers #zitialforno #mealprep #familyfriendly #freezerfriendly #meatlessmonday #easyrecipes #onepanmeal #cheesebake #heartymeals #midweekmagic #ovenlove Nothing beats the cozy comfort of Cheesy Ricotta‑Spinach Baked Ziti fresh from the oven!

Chicken and Spinach Ricotta Pasta Creamy Chicken & Ricotta Pasta with Wilted Spinach and Parmesan Ingredients: 12 oz (340g) pasta (penne, rigatoni, or shells) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb (450g) cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and black pepper to taste 1/4 cup reserved pasta water (as needed) Optional: crushed red pepper flakes, lemon zest, fresh parsley for garnish Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Stir in the shredded chicken and cook until heated through. Reduce heat to low, add ricotta, Parmesan, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Serve warm, garnished with crushed red pepper, lemon zest, or fresh parsley if desired. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 485 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #chickenpasta #ricottarecipes #spinachpasta #comfortfood #easydinners #weeknightmeals #pastarecipes #creamychicken #cheesypasta #homecooked #familymeals #quickandeasy #highprotein #italianinspired #freshspinach #ricottapasta #pastaideas #easyentertaining #healthiercomfortfood #pastalovers Creamy, cozy, and oh-so satisfying! This Chicken and Spinach Ricotta Pasta is your new weeknight favorite. Ready in 30 minutes!

BEHEMOTH MEATBALL & RICOTTA DEEP DISH Ingredients: 2 cups pizza dough 1 ½ cups sliced or halved meatballs (beef or pork) 1 cup shredded mozzarella ¾ cup dollops of ricotta cheese 1 cup marinara sauce 1 clove garlic, minced Optional: fresh basil or oregano Instructions: 1⃣ Press dough into deep dish pan. 2⃣ Spread marinara sauce, layer meatballs, mozzarella, and garlic. 3⃣ Dollop ricotta across the top. 4⃣ Bake until crust is golden & cheese is melted and bubbly. 5⃣ Garnish with fresh basil and serve hearty, cheesy indulgence! Prep: 15 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 45 min | Serves: 6

COLOSSAL FOUR-CHEESE & SAUSAGE DEEP DISH Ingredients: 2 cups pizza dough 1 ½ cups cooked Italian sausage, crumbled ½ cup mozzarella ½ cup provolone ½ cup ricotta (dolloped) ¼ cup Parmesan 1 clove garlic, minced Optional: red pepper flakes & basil Instructions: 1⃣ Press dough into deep dish pan. 2⃣ Layer sausage, garlic, and all four cheeses. 3⃣ Bake until crust is golden & cheese is bubbling. 4⃣ Top with red pepper flakes & basil for a kick. 5⃣ Serve molten, meaty, and insanely cheesy! Prep: 15 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 45 min | Serves: 6