Learn how to make a rich, flavorful ricotta cheese that pairs perfectly with lasagna, roasted chicken, spread onto your favorite sourdough toast, or even smother your morning eggs in this delightful, summer-inspired ricotta cheese. This recipe is quick, easy, and uses just a handful of simple ingredients that can easily be sourced from your garden (or your neighbors).

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Ingredients:

1. 1 C ricotta cheese (sheep or cow, preferably fresh)

2. 4-6 cloves garlic, roasted

3. 1/3 C sun-dried tomatoes

4. A handful of fresh basil, leaves torn

5. 4 tbsp first-cold pressed extra virgin olive oil

6. 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

7. Zest ½ lemon

8. 1-2 tsp lemon juice

9. sea salt + fresh ground black pepper to taste

   *Handmade olive oil bottle from Whiskey and Clay in Santa Fe, New Mexico