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Baked Ricotta {gluten free + vegetarian}

It takes five minutes to throw together this Baked Ricotta dinner recipe.  It is an easy weeknight dinner that you could serve along side a big salad, but it is definitely decadent enough to impress friends or family over the weekend.

Baked Ricotta side dish meatless monday

It has been a typical spring week here with lots and lots of rain.  I am ready for some sunshine and time out in the garden.  Until I can get out there I have been playing in the kitchen.  I  have been wanting to broaden my weeknight dinner recipe repertoire.

For me a weeknight dinner should be quick to prepare, and not cause a sink full of dirty dishes.  It also has to be a recipe that the whole family will eat.

This baked ricotta is SIMPLE to prepare only a few minutes.  It went perfect with a big spinach and bacon salad that I made, and was a huge hit with the gang. There was no leftovers, so I know it was a hit.

This recipe is great on its own, but you could also serve it as a side with steak, or even at brunch.  I am kind of wishing I had made it for our Easter brunch.   Next year, it is going on the menu.

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Baked Ricotta

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It takes five minutes to throw together this Baked Ricotta dinner recipe. It is an easy weeknight dinner that you could serve along side a big salad, but it is definitely decadent enough to impress friends or family over the weekend.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • Butter for buttering dish
  • 16 ounces fresh whole-milk ricotta not reduced fat
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 1/2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano grated
  • 1 teaspoon oregano finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F
  • Butter a 2-cup baking dish.
  • Beat all the ingredients in a bowl with a fork until well combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and bake until golden and puffed, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Let cool slightly prior to serving straight from the baking dish by the generous spoonful.

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10 comments on “Baked Ricotta {gluten free + vegetarian}”

  1. Omg this looks delicious! I love ricotta cheese!!

    I think my favorite Italian dish would have to be mushroom gnocci. It’s so good!

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