If you have extra ricotta in the fridge, try these pancakes, pastas, crostini, and more.

The versatile, soft cheese can actually be used for every meal of the day, not just supper.

We’re talking rich pancakes, creamy pastas, and dreamy cakes.

Southern Living Lemon Ricotta Pancakes on a platter to serve

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Fromappetizersto mains to desserts, these are our best recipes that use ricotta cheese.

A layer of ricotta keeps them in place and adds a creamy contrast.

It contrasts nicely with the richness of the ricotta.

Southern Living Chicken Alfredo Lasagna in the pan to serve

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Eggplant Rollups

Featuring eggplant instead of noodles, this veggie-packed lasagna calls for just five ingredients.

Spaghetti Pie

Serve spaghetti by the slice by baking it in your favoritecast-iron skillet.

This skillet version allows you to enjoy the same great flavor in just 40 minutes.

Asparagus Ribbon Crostini

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Southern Living Baked Ziti in the baking dish ready to serve

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Southern Living Stuffed Shells in the baking dish to serve

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Southern Living Easy Pastitsio in the baking dish ready to serve

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Southern Living Million Dollar Spaghetti with a serving scooped onto a plate

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Eggplant Rollups

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zucchini lasagna

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Raspberry Ricotta Cake

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Creamy Spinach-Ricotta Crostini

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Southern Living Spaghetti Pie in the cast iron skillet with a wedge cut out to serve

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Our Best Lasagna

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instant pot baked ziti

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Ricotta Pancakes with Brown Butter-Maple Syrup and Blueberry Compote

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Beefy skillet lasagna in cast iron

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Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables

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Southern Living Baked Ziti with Sausage in the dish baked and ready to serve

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Tomato-Basil Lasagna Rolls

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Southern Living Italian Casserole

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Three-Cheese Pasta Bake