Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing roasted red peppers and cherry tomatoes, artfully paired with creamy ricotta cheese. This delectable dish offers a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes, making it an irresistible appetizer, side dish, or even a light main course.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a culinary journey, presenting three distinct variations of this versatile dish. From a classic roasted red pepper and cherry tomato combination to a vibrant salsa verde variation and a refreshing lemon-herb dressing option, you'll discover endless possibilities to tantalize your taste buds.
Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring success even for novice cooks. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weeknight meal or a showstopping dish for a special occasion, these recipes will cater to your culinary needs.
Embark on this flavor-filled adventure and elevate your culinary repertoire with our roasted red peppers and cherry tomatoes with ricotta. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delightful symphony of flavors that will leave them craving more.
ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND CHERRY TOMATOES WITH RICOTTA
This high-summer salad hits every note on the sweet (red pepper), sour (tomato), salty (ricotta and anchovy), and bitter (olive) scale.
Provided by Skye Gyngell
Categories Bon Appétit Bell Pepper Ricotta Olive Anchovy Tomato Summer Side Dinner Brunch Lunch Wheat/Gluten-Free Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Place bell peppers, skin side down, in a shallow baking dish and top with anchovies and garlic. Tear 1/4 cup basil leaves over top, season with kosher salt and black pepper, and drizzle with 2 Tbsp. oil. Bake until peppers are tender but still hold their shape and are slightly charred around edges, 35-45 minutes. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, blend remaining 3/4 cup basil and remaining 1/3 cup oil in a blender until smooth; season basil oil with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Arrange bell peppers on a platter. Top with tomatoes, ricotta, olives, and more basil, then drizzle with basil oil and season with sea salt and black pepper.
ROASTED PEPPERS WITH LEMON RICOTTA
Roasted peppers are culinary chameleons - they have their own distinctive flavor, yet they mix easily with so many ingredients. In this recipe, the peppers are slicked with olive oil and vinegar (use either sherry or balsamic) and served with ricotta that's enlivened with lemon zest and juice. If you've got it, add also the finely chopped rind of a salt-preserved lemon to the ricotta. Because the peppers can be made ahead and the ricotta is better chilled, this is a great recipe for a dinner party - it takes just a few minutes to assemble the dish at serving time and it looks good whether you arrange it on a platter or take the time to make individual plates.
Provided by Dorie Greenspan
Categories vegetables, appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Center a rack in the oven, and heat it to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. Rinse the peppers, pat them dry and place them on the pan. Roast the peppers, turning every 10 minutes, until their skins are black and blistered, 40 minutes, more or less. Transfer the peppers to a heatproof bowl, cover and, when they're cool enough to handle, peel off the skins. Remove the caps, cut each pepper in quarters or halves and remove and discard the seeds. Lightly brush the peppers with oil; use now, or cover closely and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
- Scrape the ricotta into a bowl, and mix with a spatula to smoothen. Grate the lemon zest over the ricotta, squeeze in about 1 tablespoon of the juice and add the preserved lemon rind, if you're using it. Pour in a few teaspoons of olive oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Use now, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
- To serve, spoon or spread the lemon ricotta on a platter or individual plates, and drizzle with olive oil. Top with peppers, and brush or drizzle with olive oil and either sherry or balsamic vinegar. Finish with a sprinkling of chives or basil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 199, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 458 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
FRITTATA WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS WITH ROASTED CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red pepper, yellow pepper, and onions, season with salt, and pepper and cook until softened, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk together the eggs, Parmesan, and oregano until light and fluffy, and then season with salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and stir with a rubber spatula. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until the egg mixture has set on the bottom and begins to set up on top. Place the pan into the oven and broil for 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly browned and fluffy. Remove from pan and sprinkle the top with parsley. Carefully slide the frittata onto a cutting board and cut into wedges and top with some of the roasted cherry tomato sauce and garnish with fresh basil. Serve hot or at room temperature.
- Sauce:
- To a saute pan add the olive oil. Add the tomatoes and garlic paste over medium heat. Cook until the tomatoes are soft, about 2 to 3 minutes and the tomatoes burst. Remove the pan from the heat and add the basil.
PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE AND RICOTTA
This wonderful pasta is made with nothing more than fresh tomato sauce and good ricotta, plus a little pecorino. It's most delicious if you keep the pasta quite al dente; use just enough sauce, no more; give it a good pinch of crushed red pepper; and season it with enough salt of course.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories easy, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted water, making sure to keep it quite al dente.
- Put butter in a wide deep skillet over medium heat. Add drained pasta to the pan and season with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper, if using.
- Add tomato sauce gradually and stir to coat pasta, using only enough sauce for a light coating (you may not need the entire 2 1/2 cups).
- Transfer pasta to a warm serving bowl and dot top with spoonfuls of ricotta. Sprinkle lightly with pecorino and garnish with a few torn basil leaves.
ROASTED PEPPERS WITH TOMATOES
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Arrange the peppers, cut-side up, on an oiled baking dish to fit. Brush the peppers with some oil.
- 2. Place 4 garlic slices in each pepper. Place 4 red cherry tomatoes in each yellow-pepper half and 4 yellow cherry tomatoes in each red pepper half. Sprinkle the peppers evenly with the capers, thyme, salt and pepper. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Bake for 35 minutes. Cool the peppers to room temperature.
- 3. To serve, arrange the peppers on a platter in alternating colors.
ROASTED PEPPERS STUFFED WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, ONION, AND BASIL
Categories Onion Pepper Tomato Appetizer Side Roast Quick & Easy Basil Summer Vegan Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F and lightly oil a large shallow baking pan.
- Halve bell peppers lengthwise and discard seeds and ribs. Arrange peppers, cut sides up, in baking pan and lightly oil cut edges and stems. Halve tomatoes and chop onion and basil. Finely chop garlic and in a bowl toss with tomatoes, onion, basil, 2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Divide mixture among peppers and roast in upper third of oven until peppers are tender, about 20 minutes.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm, and brightly colored red peppers and cherry tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a variety of colors of cherry tomatoes for a visually appealing dish.
- Roast the vegetables at a high temperature to caramelize them and create a slightly smoky flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet when roasting the vegetables or they will steam instead of roast.
- Use a good quality ricotta cheese for the best flavor and texture.
- Season the ricotta cheese with salt, pepper, and herbs to taste.
- Serve the roasted red peppers and cherry tomatoes with ricotta cheese as an appetizer, side dish, or main course.
Conclusion:
Roasted red peppers and cherry tomatoes with ricotta cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. The roasted vegetables are sweet and smoky, while the ricotta cheese is creamy and tangy. Together, they create a perfect balance of flavors and textures. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as an appetizer or side dish.
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