ZITI WITH RICOTTA

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Provided by Roy Finamore

Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Goat Cheese     Ricotta     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt
1 pound ziti or penne rigati
1 pound ricotta
2 ounces fresh goat cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Pecorino, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and pour in the pasta. Stir. Set your serving bowl on top of the pot to warm it.
  • While the pasta cooks, whip the ricotta and goat cheese together with a fork.
  • Once the pasta is cooked al dente, ladle out about a cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Stir in the butter and the cheeses and season with pepper. Stir in enough of the pasta water - a little at a time - to make a smooth sauce.
  • Scrape the pasta into the serving bowl and serve immediately. Pass the grated cheese at the table.
  • Variation
  • Wash about 1/2 pound of greens, something like dandelion or curly endive or Swiss chard, and cut into ribbons. Sauté the greens in a combination of olive oil and butter, about 1 tablespoon of each, until tender. Season with salt and pepper, and a pinch of crushed red pepper if you'd like, and add to the pasta when you add the cheeses.
  • Easier still is to tear 1/2 pound of arugula or dandelion greens into small pieces and boil them along with the pasta.

Jack Bubb
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so good.


Suleman Safi
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This recipe is a great reminder that simple dishes can be the most delicious.


Andrew Omo
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I'm a big fan of ricotta cheese, and this recipe is a great way to showcase it.


VINOTH KUMAR
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I'm always looking for new ziti recipes, and this one is a keeper. It's easy to make and delicious.


Beaullah Chikukwa
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the creamy ricotta sauce.


Donna Gray
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Majhi ko
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ricotta cheese.


Grace Mulenga
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I've been making this recipe for years, and it never disappoints. It's a classic for a reason.


Sineth Sankalpa
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This is my go-to recipe for ziti with ricotta. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


magar thapa
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


zia rehman Khan
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I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Kajol Khan
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I wasn't a big fan of this recipe. The sauce was too bland for my taste.


Brazil Savar
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish didn't turn out as good as I had hoped. I think I might have overcooked the pasta.


Nosibulelo Memela
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice, and I plan on making it again soon.


Brayo Musembi
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I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious this dish was. I'm not usually a fan of ricotta, but it really worked well in this recipe.


Austin Higgins
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This is the best ziti with ricotta recipe I've ever had. The sauce is so flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Gyamah Esther
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Khadar Osmaan
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This ziti with ricotta recipe was a hit! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the ricotta added a creamy richness that made the dish extra special.