Ricotta Cheese Mixture
This ricotta cheese mixture combines three kinds of cheeses and seasonings and is perfect for filling your favorite Italian baked dishes - lasagna, baked ziti, manicotti and more.
Servings 12
Calories 168kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 32 oz ricotta cheese (2 lb. container, whole milk)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (part skim or whole milk)
- ⅓ cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese*
- 2 eggs
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup fresh parsley leaves, loosely packed (finely chopped; measure before chopping)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Place ricotta cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Add mozzarella and Romano cheeses and stir.
- Stir in eggs.
- Add in black pepper and parsley as well as the garlic powder if you're using it. Stir together and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Notes
This recipe can be used for up to 16 oz. lasagna noodles, up to 16 oz. ziti or penne pasta, 8-12 oz. jumbo shells, or a count of 12-16 manicotti shells (traditional or gluten-free).
*Note that most Romano and Parmesan cheeses are not technically vegetarian as they typically contain animal rennet. However, BelGioioso and 365 by Whole Foods are two brands that offer a vegetarian-friendly Parmesan.
If you find that your ricotta is too watery, strain it using cheesecloth before mixing it with the other ingredients. To do so, scoop ricotta into a large cheesecloth. Pull up the corners of the cheesecloth and twist to form a bundle. Hold the bundle of cheese over a bowl so the water will drip into it. Keep a tight hold of the bundle with one hand and start squeezing with your other hand from the top down to remove excess water.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Fiber: 1g