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Because of Ricotta

April 22, 2010 by Julie 13 Comments

Tonight I wanted ricotta cheese like it was nobody’s business!

Someone at work today was eating lasagna leftovers for lunch, which prompted my craving around 11:30 a.m.! After waiting hours, I finally gave into my desire for the cheesy goodness.

Since I didn’t have any noodles on hand and was feeling way to lazy to make homemade lasagna, I settled for a big bowl of spaghetti squash, topped with ricotta, Parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, roasted broccoli and roasted squash.

I prepared my dinner by first baking the squash and forking out the “noodles.”

Spaghetti Squash

Ready for Toppings

I added a ton of steamed broccoli on top of the squash before going crazy with the two cheeses.

Broccoli + Cheese

Dinner

Stirred Up

I satisfied my cheesy craving and got lot o’ veggies in there, too. Win, win situation.

Dessert

I decided to do some post-dinner baking tonight and made a batch of my sugar-free coconut meringues.

Coconut Meringues

These are so good and pack a little protein punch.

On that note, I think I’m gonna go grab some more… 😉

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Comments

  1. Courtney says

    April 22, 2010 at 8:24 pm

    I just bought a container of ricotta this week and have been trouble deciding what I want to use it for. That looks like a great idea! Do you have any other ideas for ricotta?

    I did some baking tonight too…Oreo Cream Cupcakes! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Kelly says

    April 22, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    YUM…have a great night Ms. Peanutbutter Fingers! 🙂

    Reply
  3. theprocessofhealing says

    April 22, 2010 at 9:38 pm

    Yummmm I looooove lasagna!!!

    Reply
  4. mary ann says

    April 22, 2010 at 10:06 pm

    cheesy garlic bread would up the anty on that dime piece ever so slightly. or maybe thats just my gooey carbolicious lovin side talking. just sayin…
    MA
    lilpauladean.wordpress.com

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  5. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    April 22, 2010 at 10:54 pm

    Ooooh drool I want those meringues.

    Reply
  6. Naomi (onefitfoodie) says

    April 23, 2010 at 6:12 am

    yummay those meringues look soooo good! (on another note, I can never spell the word ‘meringue’

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  7. Heather says

    April 23, 2010 at 9:12 am

    love the cheesy veggie combo…definitely a win/win!

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  8. Lauren says

    April 23, 2010 at 9:20 am

    You have inspired me to try ricotta…I’ve only used it in lasagna before. I’m going to make a pasta, veggie, & ricotta lunch today:)

    Reply
  9. Kelly says

    April 23, 2010 at 9:29 am

    Ooh lasagna, now I want that, haha.

    Reply
  10. Sophie says

    April 23, 2010 at 9:37 am

    Your meal and your dessert look amazing! I love spaghetti squash, its such a fab quick pasta substitute!

    Reply
  11. Therese says

    April 23, 2010 at 12:21 pm

    I never think to buy ricotta but it really is so good! I love how it can be sweet and savory.

    Reply
  12. Meg says

    April 23, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    Where do you find spaghetti squash this time of year??

    Reply
    • Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says

      April 23, 2010 at 6:58 pm

      i found it at my normal grocery store, but i haveta admit it wasn’t as tasty as usual.

      Reply

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