Pizza, a delectable dish enjoyed worldwide, finds a unique expression in the ricotta pizza with fresh and roasted tomatoes. This culinary creation combines the tangy sweetness of tomatoes with the creamy richness of ricotta cheese, resulting in a symphony of flavors that captivates the senses. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of crafting the perfect crust, this article will guide you through the steps of creating a ricotta pizza that will delight your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Italy.
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RICOTTA PIZZA WITH FRESH AND ROASTED TOMATOES
After baking, this pizza is topped with an abundance of colorful tomatoes -- it's practically a salad!
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Combine ricotta and Parmesan, season with salt and pepper, and stir in egg. On a baking sheet, drizzle pizza dough with 2 tablespoons oil and stretch or roll into a 16-inch-long oval. Spread ricotta mixture on dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- On a rimmed baking sheet, toss cherry tomatoes with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake cherry tomatoes on bottom rack and pizza on top rack until tomatoes are soft and skins have burst, 15 minutes. Remove tomatoes and bake pizza until crust is deep golden brown, about 8 minutes more. Toss cherry tomatoes with sliced tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Transfer pizza to a cutting board and top with tomato mixture and oregano.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 7 g
HEIRLOOM TOMATOES WITH HERBED RICOTTA
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, scallions, dill, chives, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and set aside for up to 30 minutes.
- With a small serrated knife, cut the larger tomatoes in wedges through the stem and the smaller tomatoes in half through the stem. Place them in a medium bowl with the garlic, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and set aside.
- When ready to serve, add the basil to the tomatoes and combine. Pile the ricotta in a large (12-inch) round shallow bowl or oval platter. Using a slotted spoon, place the tomatoes around the ricotta, discarding any liquid. Drizzle the tomatoes and ricotta with olive oil, sprinkle with the reserved basil and fleur de sel, and serve at room temperature.
- Set a fine-mesh sieve over a deep bowl. Dampen 2 pieces of cheesecloth with water and line the sieve with a double layer of the cheesecloth.
- Pour the milk and cream into a medium stainless-steel or enameled pot, such as Le Creuset, and stir in the salt. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and pour in the vinegar. Allow the mixture to stand for one minute, until it curdles. It will separate into thick parts (the curds) and milky parts (the whey).
- Pour the mixture into the cheesecloth-lined sieve and allow it to drain into the bowl at room temperature for 20 minutes (for soft ricotta) to 25 minutes (for firmer ricotta), occasionally discarding the liquid that collects in the bowl. Transfer the ricotta to a bowl, discarding the cheesecloth and any remaining liquid. Use immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. The ricotta will keep, refrigerated, for 4 to 5 days.
RICOTTA AND TOMATO PIZZAS
Pizza dough is a great place for a yeast-dough beginner. It's a simple, easy recipe with a spectacular payoff -- homemade pizza!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 2 (12-inch) pizzas
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To make the dough: Stir the water, oil, and sugar in a liquid measuring cup until the sugar dissolves. Sprinkle the yeast over the surface over the liquid and set aside without stirring until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk flour, cornmeal, and salt in a large bowl, make a well in the center, and add yeast mixture. With a wooden spoon or your hand, gradually stir flour into liquid to make a rough dough. Pull dough together into a ball. Turn onto a work surface dusted with flour. Knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 to 6 minutes, using a little flour if necessary to keep it from sticking. Shape dough into a ball.
- Brush a large bowl with oil and turn dough around in bowl to coat lightly. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap, trace a circle the size of the dough on the plastic, and note the time -- let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Turn dough onto a work surface; knead briefly to release excess air, re-shape into a ball and return to the bowl. Cover, and let rise until soft and puffy, about 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile prepare your topping: Grate the tomatoes on the large holes of a box grater into a large bowl. If very juicy, drain lightly in a strainer. Sprinkle the garlic with the salt and mash and smear the garlic into a paste with the side of a chef's knife. Add to the drained tomatoes. Whisk in the olive oil and season with the salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Divide dough in half. Form dough into rounds (see How-to pictures). Press dough into cornmeal, flipping to dust both sides. Hold dough up like a steering wheel and rotate and stretch it to make a thin disk. Lightly brush a pizza screen or crisper with oil and place round on top. Spread half the tomato over the top and bake until crust is golden and crisp, about 15 minutes. Remove pizza from the oven and drop spoonfuls of ricotta on top. Scatter the fresh herbs and serve. Repeat with remaining pizza.
FRENCH BREAD PIZZAS WITH RICOTTA, ROASTED TOMATOES, AND PESTO
Creamy ricotta cheese, herby pesto, and roasted cherry tomatoes give these French bread pizzas bright flavor and a fresh look.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories Sandwich Tomato Bake Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Parmesan Ricotta Back to School Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield 4 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 425°F. Toss tomatoes, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tomatoes start to blister, about 13 minutes.
- Place bread, cut side up, on another rimmed baking sheet and bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven and rub cut sides with garlic.
- Dollop ricotta on cut sides of bread. Top evenly with tomato mixture, then sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until Parmesan melts, about 10 minutes.
- Whisk pesto and remaining 2 tsp. oil in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle on pizzas and season with salt and pepper.
WHITE PIZZA WITH ROASTED TOMATOES
Like my grandmother taught me, I love using fresh, simple ingredients. In this low-cost recipe, creamy ricotta brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes, all on an onion and herb crust. -Debbie Roppolo, San Marcos, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250°. In a bowl, toss tomatoes with oil, sugar and salt. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast 2 hours or until tomatoes are soft and slightly shriveled., For crust, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in herbs. Cool slightly., In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil, salt, yeast mixture and 1 cup flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in onion mixture and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Preheat oven to 400°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Punch down dough; roll to fit bottom and 1/2-in. up sides of pan. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, garlic, salt and Italian seasoning. Spread over crust; top with roasted tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Bake 12-15 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 911mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
RICOTTA PIZZA
This soft crustless pizza recipe is high in protein and full of great taste! Awesome for those looking for soft foods and also great for those looking for a low fat, high protein alternative to regular pizza. There is no end to the toppings you can put on it! ENJOY!
Provided by OceanFaye
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 9" x 13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Mix eggs, seasoning and ricotta together and smooth into baking dish.
- Pour pizza sauce on top and spread evenly.
- Cover with mushrooms, cheese and any other ingredients you might wish to add.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes at 350 degrees until ricotta sets up.
- Enjoy!
SPICY ROASTED TOMATO AND RICOTTA PASTA SAUCE
Roasting tomatoes is an easy way to add a flavorful punch to your pasta sauce! Add in light and creamy ricotta and savory Italian sausage and you have the perfect complement to a hearty pasta like cavatappi or farfalle.
Provided by SunnyDaysNora
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato
Time 2h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss tomatoes, 4 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl. Place tomatoes cut-side up in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until soft and juicy, about 2 hours. Remove from the oven. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon salt, sugar, Italian seasoning, rosemary, basil, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes evenly over the tomatoes. Drizzle tops of tomatoes with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Return baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Cook sausage and onion until sausage is no longer pink and onion softens, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Transfer roasted tomatoes and any juices to a food processor. Process to desired consistency. Add ricotta and Parmesan cheeses and pulse to combine. Pour tomato sauce into a bowl; mix in sausage-onion mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 590.3 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
ROMAN STYLE PIZZA WITH ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES
Roll or stretch the dough as thin as possible to get a classic thin and crispy crust.
Provided by Sarah Tenaglia
Categories Cheese Tomato Super Bowl Vegetarian Low Cal Father's Day Dinner Lunch Buffet Mozzarella Birthday Family Reunion Poker/Game Night Party Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine 3/4 cup warm water (105°-115°F), sugar, and yeast in a large bowl; let sit until spongy, 4-5 minutes. Mix in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in 2 1/4 cups flour. Turn out onto a work surface; knead until smooth and elastic, adding more flour if sticking, about 6 minutes. Grease a large bowl with 1 tablespoon oil. Add dough, cover bowl with plastic; let rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, position one rack in top third of oven and another in bottom third; place a pizza stone on top rack and preheat oven to 500°F. Scatter tomatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet. Add 1 tablespoon oil, toss, and season with salt and pepper. Place on lower rack; roast until skins split, 10-12 minutes. Let cool on rack. Continue heating pizza stone for 45 more minutes.
- Sprinkle a pizza peel or rimless baking sheet with semolina. Divide dough in half; roll or stretch each into a 13x9" rectangle. Cover with kitchen towels; let stand for 15 minutes. Transfer 1 rectangle to prepared pizza peel. Brush with 2 tablespoons oil, sprinkle with half of the Parmesan, then mozzarella, and top with half of the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Set front of peel at far edge of stone; gently jiggle peel side to side, sliding pizza onto stone as you remove peel. Bake until crust is browned and crisp, 9-10 minutes. Using peel, transfer pizza to work surface. Garnish with basil. Slice and Serve.
- Repeat to make second pizza.
ROASTED TOMATO TART WITH RICOTTA AND PESTO
Save those wider-than-tall, about-to-burst tomatoes for slicing and showering with flaky sea salt. For this recipe, you want smaller, sturdier varieties like kumato, Campari or petite heirlooms. Brushing the uncooked puff pastry with crème fraîche adds a subtle tanginess that you won't necessarily notice, but the tomatoes will taste better for it. You might be tempted to skip salting your tomatoes, but don't: It helps prevent a soggy crust while intensifying the flavor of your tomatoes. This tart is best enjoyed straight out of the oven, at its flaky prime, but it's also great at room temperature, or even cold, devoured directly from the fridge.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line a large baking sheet with paper towels. Set the sliced tomatoes on top in a single layer. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Use it to season the tomatoes evenly on both sides, cover with another paper towel and let sit, 15 minutes, allowing the salt to draw moisture out of the tomatoes.
- As the tomatoes sit, heat the oven to 400 degrees and set a rack in the middle of the oven. Working on a large sheet of parchment paper, roll out the puff pastry into a 9-by-11-inch rectangle, trimming any uneven edges. Prick the inside with a fork every few inches, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Using a pastry brush, coat the center of the puff pastry with the crème fraîche, leaving the border unbrushed.
- Working within the border, layer the tomatoes and red onion on top of the tart, allowing them to overlap slightly. Transfer to a sheet pan and bake, rotating halfway through, until puff pastry is browned and puffed, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Sprinkle tomatoes with Aleppo pepper, if using. Dollop with fresh ricotta. Thin pesto with olive oil until it reaches the proper consistency for drizzling; drizzle on top of tart to taste. Top with basil, if using, and serve warm or at room temperature.
PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE AND RICOTTA
This wonderful pasta is made with nothing more than fresh tomato sauce and good ricotta, plus a little pecorino. It's most delicious if you keep the pasta quite al dente; use just enough sauce, no more; give it a good pinch of crushed red pepper; and season it with enough salt of course.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories easy, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted water, making sure to keep it quite al dente.
- Put butter in a wide deep skillet over medium heat. Add drained pasta to the pan and season with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper, if using.
- Add tomato sauce gradually and stir to coat pasta, using only enough sauce for a light coating (you may not need the entire 2 1/2 cups).
- Transfer pasta to a warm serving bowl and dot top with spoonfuls of ricotta. Sprinkle lightly with pecorino and garnish with a few torn basil leaves.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes: This will ensure the best flavor for your pizza. If you can't find fresh tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes, but be sure to drain them well and rinse them before using.
- Roast some of the tomatoes: This will give them a deeper, more concentrated flavor. To roast the tomatoes, simply toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and then roast them in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes, or until they are softened and slightly browned.
- Use a good quality ricotta cheese: This will also make a big difference in the flavor of your pizza. Look for a ricotta cheese that is creamy and smooth, with a slightly tangy flavor.
- Don't overload the pizza with toppings: Too many toppings will make the pizza soggy. A good rule of thumb is to use no more than two or three toppings per pizza.
- Bake the pizza at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy crust. Bake the pizza at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Ricotta pizza with fresh and roasted tomatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a pizza that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this ricotta pizza a try. You won't be disappointed!
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