While you could easily add bacon or pancetta to this pasta I like the deep, salty flavor of crispy prosciutto as it pairs nicely with the creamy ricotta. After a quick sear in the skillet the prosciutto becomes very lean and easily crumbles. Prosciutto can come with a hefty price tag but a little goes…
ASPARAGUS FRITTATA
Blanching is one of my favorite ways to prepare spring vegetables. Briefly cooked in salted, boiling water and then shocked in an ice water bath, the food tastes clean. Salt – my favorite ingredient – is what brings out the natural flavor. Have your ice bath prepared before you begin cooking the asparagus. INGREDIENTS 2…
SALTED RICOTTA
This is hardly a recipe but ricotta tastes so much better with a little salt. Add a drizzle of olive oil for a quick snack. Salted Ricotta Ingredients 1 cup whole-milk ricotta 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt Combine ricotta and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Taste. On it’s own ricotta can be bland….