Gratinated Pumpkin with Smoked Ricotta Shavings
Category: Side Dishes
Serves: 4
This delicious recipe for Gratinated Pumpkin with Smoked Ricotta Shavings brings together the earthy sweetness of roasted pumpkin with the deep, savory flavor of smoked ricotta, making it a perfect side dish for any meal. Simple to prepare yet packed with flavor, this dish will add a special touch to your table.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Pumpkin | 1 kg |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 60 g |
| Fine salt | A pinch |
| Black pepper | A pinch |
| Fresh rosemary | 6 g |
| Smoked ricotta | 50 g |
Instructions
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Prepare the pumpkin
Start by cleaning the pumpkin. Slice it into quarters, remove the seeds and peel off the tough skin. Once peeled, cut the pumpkin flesh into slices, approximately 5 mm thick. -
Season the pumpkin
Arrange the slices on a baking tray, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle with a pinch of fine salt and black pepper. Add a few sprigs of fresh rosemary on top to infuse the pumpkin with aromatic flavor. -
Roast the pumpkin
Preheat your oven to 200°C (static mode) and place the tray with the pumpkin slices inside. Roast for 30 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender and lightly golden on the edges. -
Add the smoked ricotta
Once the pumpkin is roasted, take the tray out of the oven. Using a vegetable grater or a cheese slicer, grate or shave the smoked ricotta over the pumpkin slices, covering them evenly. -
Grill the dish
Place the tray back in the oven, set it to grill mode, and cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until the ricotta is slightly melted and golden. -
Serve and enjoy
Remove the tray from the oven, let it cool slightly, and serve your Gratinated Pumpkin with Smoked Ricotta Shavings. Enjoy this warm, comforting side dish with any of your favorite main courses!
This simple yet delicious recipe for Gratinated Pumpkin with Smoked Ricotta Shavings combines the natural sweetness of pumpkin with the savory richness of smoked ricotta. The result is a side dish that’s both flavorful and visually appealing, perfect for impressing guests at your next dinner party or as a comforting addition to your family meal. Try it today and savor the flavor!
