42 pasta with and ricotta salata Recipes

onions (about 4 lbs.), peeled and thinly sliced, olive oil, sugar, salt, walnut halves, whole-grain penne or fusilli pasta, ricotta salata, crumbled (see notes ), loosely packed flat-leaf parsley, chopped, fresh lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper

sliced pancetta (italian bacon), orecchiette (ear-shaped pasta), kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil, champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar, peeled melon (any variety), coarsely chopped fresh mint, divided, sliced scallion, crushed red pepper flakes, freshly ground black pepper, ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta), shaved, or crumbled feta

zucchini (about 1 lb), chopped fresh mint, ricotta salata, crumbled, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, fresh fettuccine or linguine, toasted nuts , such as pine nuts, sunflower seeds, or pistachios

zucchini, trimmed , halved lengthwise, extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing ), coarse kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, balsamic vinegar, fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced, dried crushed red pepper, penne or ziti pasta, extra-virgin olive oil, crumbled ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta cheese; about 3 oz)

eggplants (about 1 lb each), cut into 1/2-inch cubes, coarse kosher salt plus additional for cooking pasta, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, more) small peperoncini, minced, diced tomatoes in juice, spaghetti, torn fresh basil leaves, crumbled ricotta salata

extra virgin olive oil, eggplants, ends trimmed, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (2 lb.), salt, whole canned tomatoes, garlic cloves, minced (or pressed through a garlic press), red pepper flakes, water, penne, ricotta salata, shaved (about 1 cup), minced fresh basil leaf, ground black pepper, freshly grated parmesan cheese , for serving

butternut squash, about 1 1/2 lb, peeled, seeded, and cut in 1/2-inch dice, garlic cloves, peeled, lightly crushed, salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste), chopped fresh rosemary, extra virgin olive oil, pasta , either long like spaghetti or 3/4 lb penne, ricotta salata, grated or 2 oz crumbled goat cheese, chopped fresh parsley, parmesan cheese (optional)

dried pasta such as farfalle, frozen peas, fresh basil leaves, ricotta salata cheese, lemon, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh tarragon leaves

zucchini, trimmed , halved lengthwise, extra virgin olive oil (for brushing ), salt , coarse kosher, black pepper, balsamic vinegar, mint leaf, fresh, thinly sliced, red peppers, dried, crushed, penne or 1 lb ziti pasta, extra virgin olive oil, crumbled ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta cheese, about 3 oz)

salt, dried orecchiette pasta, extra-virgin olive oil, julienned onion, garlic, thinly sliced, sliced prosciutto , cut into thin strips, crushed red pepper, broccoli rabe , cut into 1-inch pieces, freshly ground black pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced, freshly chopped parsley leaves, ricotta salata, coarsely grated

orecchiette or other short pasta, olive oil, garlic cloves, crushed, swiss chard or mustard greens, stemmed, baby spinach leaves, garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained, grape tomatoes, ricotta salata cheese, crumbled, lemon zest, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

olive oil, shallots, finely chopped, garlic, finely chopped, artichoke hearts, cooked and thinly sliced, cooked white beans, mashed (with some texture left), prepared horseradish, drained, salt and pepper, sheets pasta dough, eggs mixed with 2 tbsp water, fresh green peas, vegetable stock, toasted coriander seeds, ground, grated lemon zest, chopped cilantro, salt and pepper, piquillo peppers , julienned, niccoise, pitted and coarsely chopped, scallions, finely chopped, white wine vinegar, olive oil, pepper, ravioli, green pea sauce, ricotta salata, finely shaved, coarsely chopped cilantro

cavatappi pasta (i use medium shells ) or 1 lb corkscrew macaroni (i use medium shells) or 1 lb medium pasta shell (i use medium shells), coarse salt, prepared pesto sauce , from the refrigerated case in the supermarket, lemon , juice and zest of, fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped, grape tomatoes, halved, scallions, chopped, ricotta salata, chopped and crumbled (i use perlini, pearl size) or 1 lb bocconcini, mini pieces fresh mozzarella cheese, drained, pieces halved (i use perlini, pearl size), black pepper

ricotta salata, grated, aged pecorino, grated, whole-milk ricotta, red pepper flakes, freshly ground black pepper, toasted fennel seeds, bucatini, fine sea salt, fresh bread crumbs, hot pepper oil , recipe follows, extra-virgin olive oil, jalapenos, seeded and chopped into 1/8-inch dice, crushed red pepper flakes

eggplants , cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices, extra virgin olive oil, penne, basic tomato sauce, toasted breadcrumbs, freshly grated pecorino romano cheese, fresh basil leaves , roughly torn, ricotta salata , for grating, salt, fresh ground black pepper

barilla rotini pasta, extra virgin olive oil, divided, shallot, minced, zucchini, sliced, salt and black pepper, tomatoes, halved, ricotta salata, shredded

farfalle or rotini pasta, evoo, balsamic vinegar, mixed red, yellow, and green tomatoes, seeded and coarsely diced, sliced green onions, slicked mixed fresh herbs such as basil and orgeano, coarse salt, pepper, shaved ricotta salata or romano cheese

extra-virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, grated, lemon , zested and juiced, salt and freshly cracked black pepper, cavatappi pasta, cooked to package instructions and shocked under cold water, asparagus, blanched and thinly sliced on the bias, frozen peas , defrosted, roasted yellow peppers, chopped, grape tomatoes, halved, shallot, minced, fresh dill, chopped, ricotta salata, for garnish