Leftover ricotta

Usually half-used containers of anything make me want to pull my hair out as I scramble for ways to use them up before the contents go bad. Not so with ricotta! In fact, I find myself looking forward to having a few spoonfuls leftover from a recipe just so I can use them however I want. My favorite nefarious uses for leftover ricotta? Here are five to try.1.

Don’t let leftover ricotta go to waste! It’s a tasty addition to many of your favorite recipes. Try it in pancakes, pound cakes, pasta, pizza, and more!

This whipped ricotta recipe makes an impressive easy appetizer in 5 minutes! Top it with honey for a rich, savory sweet bite.

We remixed pasta e fagioli, turning the brothy pasta into a welcome party for our favorite seasonal triumvirate: peas, mint, and ricotta.

Light and lemony, these muffins are bursting with flavor and are made with healthy olive oil and creamy ricotta cheese that makes theselemon glazed muffins so rich and tender.

Ricotta pasta is a perfect use for leftover ricotta cheese; this is a fast, easy, and hearty six ingredient pasta that comes together through the magic of pasta water!

Find out what you can make with ricotta cheese, including homemade gnocchi, easy one-pot pastas, and fluffy pancakes.

A fast and easy Crumb Cake. This Ricotta Cake has a delicious creamy Ricotta and chocolate chip filling. Perfect as a dessert or snack cake.

Can you freeze ricotta cheese? I will tell you all about freezing ricotta and the way you do it, so read on to find out how to do it properly.

What to do with ricotta cheese? I've got you covered with these ricotta cheese recipes that you'll love like this simple whipped ricotta crostini recipe that makes a wonderful holiday appetizer that's elegant and slightly sweet.Recipe yields to 1 cup of whipped ricotta that is enough for about 26 crostini.