Baked Ricotta With Sausage And Tomato Jam Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 375���F.
• STEP 2.In a bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 3.Spread the ricotta mixture evenly in a baking dish.
• STEP 4.In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
• STEP 5.In a separate saucepan, combine diced tomatoes, sugar, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
• STEP 6.Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until thickened.
• STEP 7.Spread the cooked sausage over the ricotta mixture in the baking dish.
• STEP 8.Top with the tomato jam.
• STEP 9.Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the ricotta is golden and bubbly.
• STEP 10.Serve the baked ricotta with sausage and tomato jam with crusty bread or crackers for dipping.

Cooking Tips

• You can use any type of sausage you prefer, such as Italian sausage or breakfast sausage.
• For a spicier version, you can add some crushed red pepper flakes to the ricotta mixture.
• Make sure to drain any excess grease from the cooked sausage before adding it to the ricotta.

Storage and Serving

• Store any leftover baked ricotta in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• To reheat, place the dish in a preheated oven at 375���F for about 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
• Serve the baked ricotta with sausage and tomato jam as an appetizer or main course, with crusty bread or crackers for dipping.