Baked Peppers With Ricotta And Basil Recipes

WHIPPED BASIL RICOTTA

Steps:

• Combine ricotta cheese, basil, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and pepper flakes in a mini food processor and process until all ingredients are well incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes.

BAKED PEPPERS WITH RICOTTA AND BASIL

Steps:

• Singe the peppers quickly over a gas flame, grill or under the broiler.
• The peppers should char all over, but do not cook them so long that they turn limp.
• Remove them from heat and cool them in a plastic bag, then slide off the charred skins.
• Cut the peppers in half lengthwise, remove the stems, ribs and seeds.
• Drizz;le the halves with olive oil.
• Preheat the oven to 350.
• In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta, basil, green onions, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Beat in the eggs.
• Fill the pepper halves with the ricotta mixture and place them in a baking dish.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Serve with additional basil leaves for garnish, if desired.

PENNE WITH LEMON, RICOTTA AND BASIL

Steps:

• Cook the penne in a pot of salted water until al dente, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain and set aside.
• In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, and whisk in the ricotta, lemon juice and lemon zest.
• Moisten with some of the reserved pasta water to make a sauce-like consistency.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss the pasta with a bit of olive oil. Divide among plates and top with sauce and basil.