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Baked Ricotta with Rosemary & Lemon

This is another super-cinchy piccolini that packs a big wow factor. Start with high-quality ricotta, mix it up with lots of other yummy stuff, put it in a cute dish, and bake until it’s all warm and melty. Serve this cheesy pot of deliciousness with lots of warm bread, and I guarantee people will call you a rock star!

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves: 4 to 6

Ingredients

2 cups ricotta cheese
3 sprigs of fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped
Grated zest of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Kosher salt
Big fat finishing oil
1 loaf of rustic Italian bread, cut into 1-inch slices

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F.

    Step 2

    Combine the ricotta, rosemary, zest, olive oil, red pepper, and salt in a large bowl and mix well. Taste to make sure it’s delicious and reseason as needed.

    Step 3

    Transfer the mixture to an ovenproof dish and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the oven, drizzle with a little bit of big fat finishing oil, and serve immediately with the bread.

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