Ricotta salata recipe

Learn about Ricotta Salata, an Italian cheese with a nutty, salty flavor that pairs well with all kinds of food - how it's made, and substitutes.

Kate Burton of Cardamom and Dill in York will be writing a monthly food column from her travels. Here's her first travelogue – and recipe – from…

This summery vegetarian pasta is by no means traditional Italian food, but it's by all means delicious with all the best seasonal produce from corn to zucchini blossoms!

Step-by-step instructions. This Pea, Pine Nuts + Ricotta Salad is perfect for lunch or dinner. Another simple, delicious and healthy recipe from The Yellow Table.

Homemade Ricotta Salata Cheese

This creamy whipped ricotta garnished with roasted vegetables is super simple to make and a healthy appetizer for any day of the week.

This side dish is so fast and easy, you can make a big batch and have it for the whole week. The simple marinade will fancy up any type of canned beans.

Anelletti Pastina with Ricotta Salata and... fresh black pepper!

Here's a light, brothy pasta with chicken stock, lemon zest, mint and ricotta salata that Amanda Hesser brought to The Times in 2001. It's easy yet elegant; perfect for a impromptu weeknight dinner party. If you can get your hands on a Meyer lemon, do so and use that, but the recipe works just as well with a standard lemon from the corner deli.