Best Basil Ricotta Sauce Recipes

FUSILLI WITH BASIL, MINT, SPINACH AND RICOTTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine the basil, mint, spinach, Parmesan, butter, garlic, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor and process until fairly smooth. Add the ricotta and pulse until combined. When the pasta is tender, drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of the water it cooked in. Transfer the hot pasta to a bowl and toss with the herb-and-ricotta mixture and the reserved tablespoon of cooking water. Sprinkle the pasta with the bacon and serve immediately with freshly ground black pepper on the side.

BASIL-RICOTTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

LEMON-BASIL RICOTTA STUFFED SHELLS IN CHAMPAGNE CREAM SAUCE RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350°F. Butter a large baking dish and set aside. Bring a large pot of water to boil and season generously with kosher salt. Cook the jumbo shell pasta two to three minutes shy of al dente. Meanwhile, season the ricotta with salt and black pepper. Mix in half of the grated Pecorino and set aside. Once the pasta is partially cooked, drain well and spread out onto a rimmed baking sheet or some parchment paper. With a spoon stuff enough shells until the ricotta is gone and place the stuffed shells into the prepared baking dish. Discard or save any unused shells for another purpose. In a small sauce pan melt three tablespoons of butter. Once melted press (or finely mince) in one clove of garlic. Cook until fragrant and soft, but not browned. Whisk in the three tablespoons of flour and cook, while whisking, for a minute. Pour in Champagne, still whisking, and pour in the heavy cream. Let simmer, whisking continuously, until slightly thick, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add some fresh ground black pepper, then remove and pour evenly over the stuffed shells. Bake the shells until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbly, about 20-25 minutes.

BASIL-RICOTTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss through with your favorite pasta.

LEMON-BASIL RICOTTA STUFFED SHELLS IN A CHAMPAGNE CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Butter a large {or two small} baking dish and bring a large pot of water to boil and season generously with kosher salt. Cook the jumbo shell pasta two to three minutes shy of al dente.
• Meanwhile, season the ricotta with salt and black pepper. Mix in half of the grated pecorino and set aside.
• Once the pasta is partially cooked, drain well and spread out onto a rimmed baking sheet or some parchment paper. With a spoon stuff enough shells until the ricotta is gone and place the stuffed shells into the prepared dishes. Discard or save any unused shells for another purpose.
• In a small sauce pan melt three tablespoons of butter, once melted press {or finely minced} in one clove of garlic. Cook until fragrant and soft, but not browned. Whisk in the three tablespoons of flour and cook, while whisking, for a minute. Pour in champagne, still whisk while you pour in the heavy cream. Let bubble {still whisking} until slightly thick 1-2 minutes. Add some fresh ground black pepper, then remove and pour evenly over the stuffed shells.
• Place in a preheated 350 degree oven and bake until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbly. About 20-25 minutes.