Creamy, mild and endlessly versatile, ricotta is one of my favorite ingredients to keep in the fridge. If you’ve never tried it fresh, start with my Homemade Ricotta Cheese. It takes just milk, cream, lemon and salt, and it’s so much better than store-bought. From there, work it into fresh pasta like Homemade Ricotta Cavatelli or Ricotta Agnolotti, or layer it into a cheesy Baked Rigatoni that tastes like it took all weekend. For a quick snack, whip it up and spread it on Ricotta Toast with tomato jam and crispy fried basil.
Homemade ricotta cavatelli are easy to make and go perfectly with any sauce. Just a few ingredients and no special equipment needed. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pasta pro, this is a go-to homemade pasta shape.