Today, a vegetarian appetizer to make in advance that’s very tasty! The Ricotta Squares with Taralli Crumble is very simple to make and is very enjoyable for the contrast between the aromatic and earthy ricotta and the crunchy and appetizing taralli.
I’ve considered it to serve 4 people if it’s a classic appetizer but if you’re setting up a buffet with multiple courses, the number clearly increases!
The herbs I’ve added to the cow’s milk ricotta are parsley and basil, but if you like, you can also use some arugula and chives to taste.
The crumble is made by crumbling the taralli, which you can replace with breadsticks or leftover bread toasted on the grill or in a pan.
The ricotta lends itself to many preparations, and its neutral aroma can pair with many ingredients from the basic to the spiciest, and it’s very simple to make at home. I’ll leave the article if you want to try it yourself:
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RICOTTA SQUARES WITH TARALLI CRUMBLE
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 17.6 oz ricotta
- to taste basil
- to taste parsley
- 3.5 oz taralli (crumbled)
- 1.1 oz pine nuts
- 2 tbsp Grana Padano DOP (grated)
- to taste salt
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste pepper
Recipe Preparation Ricotta Squares with Taralli Crumble
To make this delicious appetizer, chop the already washed and dried herbs.
Add them to the ricotta, mixing well and seasoning with salt and pepper.
Pour the mixture into a loaf pan and bake at 320°F for about 60 minutes or depending on your oven: it should set and turn golden.
Once this ricotta and herb loaf is cooked, let it cool and proceed to prepare the crunchy crumble.
Roughly chop the taralli, then put them in a non-stick skillet.
Add the cheese and 2 to 3 tablespoons of EVO oil.
Also add the pine nuts and toast the mix which, once cooled, should cover the seasoned ricotta loaf.
Place the crumble on the ricotta, cut into squares, and serve. Enjoy your meal!
Annalisa
