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Enjoying Ricotta Cakes with Tomato Sauce

Ricotta Cakes in Tomato Sauce

Little Figgy Food
Delicate ricotta cakes in homemade tomato sauce, perfect for dinner or as an appetizer to share with friends and family.
5 from 5 votes
Course Recipes
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 2 - 4
Calories 655 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 cup mushrooms diced
  • 3 cups Clamato
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup red wine optional
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 bunch fresh basil diced
  • salt to taste
  • 2 large eggs
  • 16 oz. ricotta cheese
  • 1 zucchini grated
  • 1 shallot diced fine (about 2 tbsps)
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 - 3 teaspoons salt or to taste
  • olive oil for shallow frying

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs, ricotta, grated zucchini, shallots, garlic, the lemon zest, and Parmesan, then add in the flour and season with salt, mixing well. Set aside.
  • Put 2 - 3 tablespoons of olive oil into a large skillet, heat on medium high until the oil is nice and hot. Using a tablespoon, carefully drop spoonfuls of the mixture. Cook for about 2 - 3 minutes on each side until golden.
  • In a large saucepan, add the olive oil and flour, cook over medium-high heat for 2 - 3 minutes, and continuously stirring.
  • Add in the diced shallots, and cook for about 1 minute stirring occasionally. The mixture will start to get dry. Add the garlic and mushrooms to the saucepan, and continue cooking for 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Now pour in the Clamato, stirring well to mix, and add in the tomato paste and diced tomatoes, stirring to mix well.
  • Pour in the red wine, if using, and add the oregano, nutmeg, honey, salt, and basil, turn the heat down to low and allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Give it a taste, adjust seasoning if needed.

To serve:

  • Spoon some of the sauce onto a plate, top with the ricotta cakes, garnish with lemon wedges and fresh oregano or basil, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 655kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 28gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 2831mgFiber: 6gSugar: 17g
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