50 ricotta salata basil Recipes

orzo pasta, extra virgin olive oil , plus, extra virgin olive oil, fresh arugula (about 3 oz), crumbled ricotta salata (or feta cheese), dried cherries, fresh basil leaves , torn, toasted pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, fresh ground black pepper

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

homemade cavatelli or 1 (16-oz) package commercial cavatelli, asparagus, trimmed, peeled , and cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices (about 2 cups), extra-virgin olive oil, garlic clove, bruised with the side of a knife, red and yellow grape or cherry tomatoes, halved, torn fresh basil leaves, ricotta salata, sliced, arugula, long stems trimmed and leaves torn into pieces (about 1 1/2 cups, packed), salt , to taste, freshly ground pepper , to taste

ripe heirloom tomatoes, ricotta salata, fresh basil, baguette, extra virgin olive oil, garlic clove, spicy fresh chili pepper, your choice, toasted garlic tomato vinaigrette, salt and pepper

olive oil, lamb shoulder arm chops, cubed , round bones reserved, salt, ground black pepper, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, lentils , picked over and rinsed, chicken broth , or more as needed, diced tomatoes, carrots, peeled and sliced, dried thyme, dried sage, dried basil, coarsely chopped fresh spinach, lemon, juiced and zested, ricotta salata cheese, crumbled

sharlyn melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into medium cubes (about 4 cups), honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into medium cubes (about 4 cups), cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into medium cubes (about 4 cups), prosciutto di parma , julienned, basil, fresh dark-skinned figs, trimmed and quartered, arugula, extra-virgin olive oil, ricotta salata, shaved, for garnish, crushed red pepper, for garnish

vine-ripened tomatoes, room temperature, fruity , extra-virgin olive oil, coarsely chopped soft-leafed herbs , such as basil, tarragon, marjoram, and spearmint, coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley, ricotta salata cheese, crumbled, dried spaghetti, freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese, plus extra for the table, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

evoo, plus more for liberal drizzling, firm eggplant, halved, scored with paring knife, salt and freshly ground black pepper, garlic, ends cut to expose the cloves, fresh thyme, chopped, crushed red pepper flakes, onion, chopped, tomato paste, chicken stock, dry white or red wine, fire roasted tomatoes of any variety (whole, diced or crushed ), a few leaves fresh basil , torn, plus a few for garnish, crumbled or grated ricotta salata, garnish

asparagus, freshly chopped basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, sea salt , preferably gray salt and freshly ground black pepper, panzanella croutons , recipe follows, fresh or frozen english peas , boiled until tender and drained, sliced green onion or spring onion, fresh lemon juice, divided, head radicchio , ribbon-cut, soaked, drained, and dried, whole baby spinach leaves or arugula, ricotta salata cheese, unsalted butter, crust-free cubed day-old bread (1/2-inch cubes ), grated parmesan, unsalted butter, crust-free cubed day-old bread (1/2-inch cubes ), grated parmesan

orzo pasta, extra virgin olive oil , plus 1/4 cup, fresh arugula (about 3 oz), crumbled ricotta salata cheese (or feta cheese), dried cherries, fresh basil leaves , torn, toasted pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, fresh ground black pepper

olive oil, divided, shelf-stable gnocchi, fresh ground black pepper, zucchini , cut crosswise into thirds, then lengthwise into thin slices, red onion, thinly sliced, sliced sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, fresh basil, coarsely chopped, ricotta salata or 1 oz feta cheese, crumbled, chopped toasted walnuts or 4 tsp pine nuts

tomato paste, water, diced tomatoes, grapeseed oil, garlic clove, minced, white mushroom, sliced, dried basil, dried parsley, pepper, salt, cayenne, paprika, lasagna noodles, broken into 1 - 3 inch pieces, frozen spinach, thawed and chopped, mozzarella cheese, grated, ricotta salata, grated

ground beef or 1 lb turkey, olive oil, butter, onion, chopped, green onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, italian seasoning (oregano , basil, marjoram), beans (2 - 15oz cans, i used a combo of cannelini and a tuscan bean medley), beef stock, tomato sauce, tomato paste, frozen spinach or 1 cup fresh spinach, salt, fresh ground pepper, parmesan cheese, grated, ricotta salata, crumbled (or use parmesan)

orzo pasta, extra-virgin olive oil , plus 1/4 cup, fresh arugula (about 3 oz), crumbled ricotta salata cheese (or feta cheese), dried cherries, fresh basil leaves , torn, toasted pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, freshly ground black pepper

garlic cloves, sliced, olive oil, leaves basil, canned cannellini beans, salt, bay leaf, sun-dried tomato packed in oil, sliced, italian parsley , rough chopped, chili flakes, salt & pepper, lemon juice, ricotta salata, baguette

sliced red onion, sliced pancetta, extra-virgin olive oil, crusty italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups), kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, mixed heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1 1/4-inch chunks, baby arugula, fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped, pitted kalamata olives, chopped, red wine vinegar, ricotta salata cheese, shaved

low-sodium chicken broth, kosher salt, couscous (recommended: near east ), extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, peeled and crushed, ricotta salata cheese , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, cucumber, peeled, seeded , and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, grated parmesan, chopped fresh basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, zest and juice from 1/2 large lemon, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, chopped, fresh rosemary, leaves chopped, fresh thyme, leaves chopped, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, baby artichokes, lemons, halved, extra-virgin olive oil , plus more as needed and for garnish, eggplant, sliced thick, zucchini, sliced, red bell peppers, halved and cored, scallions, tomatoes, halved, alfonso olives, for garnish, ricotta salata, crumbled for garnish, fresh basil leaves, for garnish, fresh chervil leaves, for garnish