Farfalle With Ricotta Cheese Recipes

FARFALLE WITH RICOTTA AND PEAS

Steps:

• In a large salted pan of boiling water add the frozen peas and bring back to a boil again. Add the pasta and cook to al dente according to the package instructions.
• In a large bowl mix together: eggs, ricotta cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and pepper until a nice cream is formed. Taste and add salt if need be.
• Drain the pasta and add it to the cheese -egg mixture. Mix well and serve hot with extra Parmigiano cheese grated over.

FARFALLE WITH SPINACH AND RICOTTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until hot. Add the bell pepper and cook, stirring until tender -about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until tender -about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the spinach, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring until the spinach has wilted. Stir in the ricotta and milk and cook until the sauce is creamy and heated through (about 4 minutes).
• Transfer the spinach sauce to a large bowl. Add the hot cooked pasta and basil. Toss well to combine. Spoon into individual bowls and serve immediately.

BOW-TIE LASAGNA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, brown sausage in large skillet on medium heat; drain. Add onions; cook 3 min. or until tender, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese; mix well.
• Mix ricotta, Parmesan, water and pepper. Drain pasta; add to skillet; mix well. Top with cheese mixture; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Cover; cook on low heat 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

LASAGNA STYLE BOW-TIE PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Grease 8x8 square baking dish.
• In large pot boil 4 qts water and partially cook pasta for half of the directed time.
• In large skillet heat oil over medium heat.
• Add onion and saute 1 minute.
• Stir in beef or turkey and cook until lightly browned about 3 minutes.
• Add spaghetti sauce and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and partially cover the skillet.
• Simmer for 5 minutes.
• In small bowl mix ricotta or cottage cheese with egg and Parmesan.
• Drain the pasta throughly.
• Layer half the pasta in the pan.
• Spoon cheese mixture over the pasta.
• Spoon half the meat mixture over the cheese.
• Sprinkle with half the mozzarella.
• Make another layer with the remaining pasta, then the meat then the mozzarela.
• Cover pan with foil, spraying the inside facing the cheese with pam.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Uncover and bake for another 8-10 minutes or until heated through.

FARFALLE WITH CHICKEN, MUSHROOMS, SPINACH AND RICOTTA CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Add salt, and then add the farfalle.
• Cook until al dente.
• Meanwhile, heat a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat and add the oil.
• Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and, once the oil is hot, add the chicken to the pan; brown on all sides, and then add the onions and cook for a minute or two.
• Stir in the mushrooms, garlic, and some salt and pepper.
• Sauté until all vegetables are tender.
• Increase the heat to medium high and add the vermouth.
• Cook until almost all the liquid has evaporated, and then stir in the diced tomatoes (and a few tablespoons of juice), red pepper flakes, parsley, oregano, basil, and salt & pepper to taste.
• Bring to a simmer and then reduce heat to medium-low, simmering until the flavors have developed (and chicken has cooked through).
• Add the spinach and cook until wilted down, about 2-3 minutes.
• Season to taste.
• Add the pasta to the sauce and stir to coat.
• Off the heat, stir in the ricotta cheese.

FARFALLE WITH RICOTTA CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large salted pan of boiling water add the frozen peas and bring to a boil again. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. In a large bowl mix together: egg, ricotta cheese, Parmiggiano Reggiano cheese, salt and pepper until a nice cream is formed. Drain the pasta and add it to the cheese mixture. Mix well and serve hot with extra Parmiggiano cheese over.