Best Italian Anchovy And Ricotta Dip Recipes
BAGNA CàUDA (NORTHERN ITALIAN ANCHOVY-GARLIC DIP) RECIPE
Bagna càuda, one of the classic dishes of the Piedmont region in northwestern Italy, is a potent dip made from warm olive oil loaded with tons of garlic and anchovies, all cooked together until melted down. Paired with a beautiful vegetable platter, it's the ultimate dip.
Provided by Daniel Gritzer
Categories Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Condiments and Sauces Snacks Condiment Sauce
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Trim garlic cloves; if desired, halve lengthwise and remove germ from center. (Very developed green germs can add a subtle bitterness to the sauce, though our tests with younger garlic showed no noticeable difference between batches made with and without a more beige germ.) Slice garlic.
- In a small saucepan, combine garlic and milk or water, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook until garlic is soft, about 10 minutes.
- Drain garlic well. Wipe out saucepan, then return garlic to saucepan and cover with olive oil. Cook over very low heat until garlic is very soft and can easily be smashed with a wooden spoon, about 10 minutes.
- Add anchovies and cook, stirring and smashing, until they have fully dissolved into the sauce. Continue smashing the garlic and anchovies until a thick purée forms. (If desired, you can very quickly purée the bagna càuda with an immersion blender to make an even smoother sauce.)
- Serve hot with raw vegetables and slices of roasted onion (if using).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 633 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 23 g, ServingSize Makes about 1 cup, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
ITALIAN ANCHOVY AND RICOTTA DIP
I love to make this dip for parties - you can serve it with crackers or sliced baguette or make little open sandwiches.
Provided by Alemarsi
Categories Cheese Dips and Spreads
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine anchovies and capers in a blender; blend into a paste. Add ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, and parsley; mix well. Spoon into a serving dish and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Fold in lemon zest and pecan nuts before serving. Garnish with more parsley, if desired, and whole pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 258 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
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