Herbed Ricotta Filling For Manicotti Ravioli Or Lasagne - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup ricotta cheese, whole-milk
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, fresh grated
2 tablespoons basil, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
1 egg, large

Preparation

Drain ricotta cheese in cheesecloth-lined colander for 30 minutes. Combine the ingredients and mix thoroughly until well combined. You may want to make a double batch if you are making lasagne or manicotti.