Rachael Rays Ricotta Cookies Recipes

RIGGIES WITH ROASTED VEGETABLE AND RICOTTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut off the end of the bulb of garlic, exposing all of the cloves, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the EVOO and season with salt and pepper. Wrap the bulb in foil to form a pouch, and roast until soft and sweet, 40 to 45 minutes.
• Drizzle 4 tablespoons of the EVOO on a nonstick baking sheet. Halve the eggplant and score with sharp paring knife to crosshatch the flesh. Season with salt and pepper and set into the oil, with the skin-side up. Roast until tender, 30 minutes, and then cool to handle.
• Char the red pepper over open flame on the stovetop or under the broiler. Cool in a covered bowl to handle, then peel and seed.
• Heat 2 tablespoons EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, in small Dutch oven over medium heat, add the onions and some salt and pepper and cook, partially covered, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the basil. Break up the tomatoes and simmer 25 to 30 minutes over low heat.
• Heat a pot of water to boil. Cook the pasta until a little shy of al dente, 5 to 6 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking water.
• Scrape the eggplant away from skin into the food processor. Squish the garlic away from the skins and add to processor along with tomatoes and onions, ricotta and roasted peppers. Puree the sauce until smooth and creamy.
• Drain the pasta and pour back into the hot pot. Add the sauce and the reserved pasta water. Toss to combine and adjust the seasoning. Pour into a casserole dish, top with the Parmigiano-Reggiano and pecorino. Cool completely and store in the refrigerator for a make-ahead meal.
• To serve, bring the casserole to room temp and bake at 375 degrees F until brown and bubbly.

RACHAEL RAY SHARES HER FAVORITE MEMORIES AND HER RECIPE FOR BAKED RICOTTA WITH ROASTED GRAPES

Steps:

• Line a colander with cheesecloth. Scrape ricotta into colander, place in sink and allow it to drain. Place rack in center of oven. Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut ends off garlic heads to expose cloves. Drizzle each with a little oil; sprinkle with salt. Wrap each in foil. Roast 45 minutes or until soft. When cool enough to handle, squeeze garlic from skins. Mash to a paste. Line bottom of an 8- or 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper; brush bottom and sides with some of the melted butter. In a large mixing bowl, whisk garlic paste, 2 Tbsp oil, chopped rosemary, honey, eggs, zest, juice, salt and pepper. Stir in drained ricotta and Parmigiano-Reggiano; scrape into prepared pan. Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden and set. Brush with remaining melted butter. Cool 30 minutes. Open clamp of springform pan; gently lift side from base. Raise oven to 475°F. Place large bunches of grapes on a sheet pan. Drizzle with remaining 3 Tbsp oil; sprinkle with fennel, rosemary leaves, salt and pepper. Roast 15-20 minutes or until they slump and are heated through. When cool enough to handle, arrange grapes on top of ricotta. Drizzle with balsamic glaze; garnish with pistachios. Serve with crostini or toasts.

RACHAEL RAY'S OATMEAL-RAISIN COOKIES

Steps:

• Coarsely chop nuts.
• In bowl combine nuts and all dry ingredients.
• Beat butter, brown sugar and white sugar until fluffy. About 4 minutes.
• Add eggs and vanilla and mix at medium speed until well mixed.
• Add the flour mixture at low speed.
• Stir in the oats and raisins.
• Let stand for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
• Using large or small cookie scoop drop dough onto prepared sheets.
• Bake until cookies are deep golden. 12-14 minutes.
• Remove from oven and cool 2 minutes. Transfer to racks to cool completely.

RACHAEL RAY'S PASTA WITH BROCCOLI AND SAUSAGE W/RICOTTA SURPRISE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
• Heads up, you will need to use about 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking liquid for the sauce before you drain the pasta.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, salt, and a lot of freshly ground black pepper.
• Reserve the ricotta mixture on the countertop and let it come up to room temperature The flavors of the cheese and lemon will develop as the cheese warms up.
• Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the EVOO.
• Add the sausage and break it up with the back of a wooden spoon into a small bite-size pieces.
• Really go at breaking the meat up; it will make a difference in the end.
• Cook the meat until brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• While the sausage is browning, prepare the broccoli.
• Cut the broccoli tops into small florets. Remove the fibrous outer layer of the stem (just square it off using your knife), then thinly slice the tender center portion of the stem.
• Once the sausage is brown, remove it to a paper-towel-lined plate.
• Return the skillet to the heat and add all of the broccoli and the chopped onion. Spread the veggies out in an even layer in the pan, season with some salt and pepper, and let the broccoli brown up a bit before stirring, about 2 minutes.
• Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and continue to cook 2 minutes more.
• Add the sausage back to the skillet along with the chicken stock.
• Ladle in some cooking water from the pasta and bring up to a simmer.
• Cook until the broccoli is tender and the liquids have reduced slightly, about 2 minutes.
• Add the lemon juice, parsley, and cooked, well-drained pasta.
• Toss to combine and simmer 1 last minute to allow the pasta to soak in the sauce and flavors.
• Turn the heat off, add the grated cheese, and toss to combine.
• To serve, place a large dollop of the pepper-lemon-ricotta mixture into each of 4 shallow bowls and bury it with the hot pasta.
• Once you are at the table, mix it up with a fork to distribute the ricotta cheese. Serve with extra grated cheese.

RACHAEL RAY'S PENNE WITH RICOTTA AND BACON

Steps:

• Cook penne to al dente in a large pot of boiling salted water.
• Reserve 1 ladle of cooking water, then drain pasta and transfer to serving bowl.
• While pasta is cooking, fry bacon until crisp in a skillet, and transfer to plate lined with paper towels to drain.
• Drain most of grease from skillet, leaving a small amount in skillet.
• Add onions and cook until golden.
• Stir onions and ricotta into pasta along with reserved pasta cooking water.
• Crumble the bacon and sprinkle it over the pasta along with the basil.