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🇮🇹 Italian Vegetarian

Ricotta Carpaccio

🇮🇹 Italian

Paper-thin ricotta fanned out under rocket, shaved parmesan and a lemony dressing. About 15 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 0 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1/2, thinly sliced
  • Lemon1, juiced
  • Fresh Basilhandful, torn
  • Olive Oil3 tbsp
  • Parmesan Cheese40 g
  • Ricotta300 g
  • Rocket100 g

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the lemon juice with the olive oil, salt and pepper for a bright, simple dressing.

  2. 2

    Prepare the ricotta — slice, shred or cube it so every forkful gets some.

  3. 3

    Toss the ricotta with the onion, fresh basil and the dressing just before serving.

  4. 4

    Let it sit 5 minutes so the flavours marry, then taste and add another squeeze of lemon if it needs lift.

Chef's tip

Prep everything before the heat goes on — italian cooking moves fast once it starts.

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