Best Ricotta Sformata Recipes

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SFORMATA DI RICOTTA



Sformata di Ricotta image

Provided by Julia Reed

Categories     weekday, appetizer, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 ounces freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
10 ounces cherry tomatoes
1 large garlic clove, peeled and halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
6 eggs
2 1/4 cups fresh ricotta
1 cup crème fraîche
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (no stems)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano. Add the tomatoes and garlic; drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Shake dish to coat tomatoes with cheese. Bake 15 minutes, until tomatoes are hot and start to split, shaking dish occasionally. Remove tomatoes from oven; cool in dish. Spoon tomatoes and their juices into a bowl; reserve the baking dish but do not wash it out.
  • When baking dish is cool enough to touch, grease bottom and sides with the remaining butter. Mix the eggs and ricotta in a food processor until smooth.Add the crème fraíche and half the thyme and process until mixed. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the ricotta mixture in the baking dish; scatter the tomatoes and their juices and remaining thyme on top. Sprinkle with remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano and drizzle with olive oil. Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 300, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 420 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RICOTTA SFORMATA



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sformata is an Italian term meaning to unmold. This is a great appetizer or side dish. It can be served without sauce and use butter or parmesan cheese and place under broiler to melt.

Provided by barbara lentz @blentz8

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cup(s) full fat ricotta
1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese more for garnish
1 large egg
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
3 tablespoon(s) chopped basil
- favorite pasta sauce for topping

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except for pasta sauce together with a mixer. Place in a greased round baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Cut into circles with cookie cutter or cut into squares. Serve with a dollup of pasta sauce and garnish with parmesan cheese

RICOTTA SFORMATA



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How to make Ricotta Sformata

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 Cups Full Fat Ricotta
1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Large Egg 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Pinch Of Salt & Pepper
3 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Basil For Topping
Either Use Butter & Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Or A Dollop Of Tomato Sauc

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Mix together the ricotta, parmesan, egg, olive oil, herbs and seasonings, and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Place the mixture into a non-stick baking pan, then bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Cut into rectangles and serve on individual plates with the topping of your choice.
  • If using the butter and parmesan topping, lightly drizzle a little melted butter on the sformato, and then sprinkle with the grated cheese.
  • Place under the broiler, and broil until bubbly.

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