Silken Tofu Ricotta Recipe (2024)

This creamy silken tofu ricotta recipe is great for any plant-based Italian savory dish or filled pasta. This dairy free ricotta recipe is high protein and hearty.

A great lasagna filler, amazing to add to plant based ravioli, or great for a filled pasta like stuffed shells or manicotti.

OK we seriously love filled pastas – there’s nothing better than digging your fork into a giant ravioli or through a few layers of perfect lasagna. While ricotta cheese is traditionally used in Italian cooking – you can make a simple, hearty, and high protein alternative to dairy.

This non dairy ricotta is rich, flavorful, creamy, and takes about 5 minutes to make.

This Vegan Dairy Free Ricotta Recipe Is:

• Bright
• Creamy
• High Protein
• Loaded with flavor
• Rich
• Vegan, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Egg Free

What’s In This Dairy Free Ricotta Cheese Recipe?

See the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!

• Silken Tofu
• Garlic
• Nutritional Yeast: not to be confused with bread baking yeast, nutritional yeast has a cheesy nutty umami flavor which is great in all kinds of dishes – I even sprinkle it on fresh popped pop corn Olive Oil
• Apple Cider Vinegar, which may surprise you but it gives the cookies a little extra tang which is really fantastic! I love using this organic apple cider vinegar with the mother which has a great flavor.
• Italian Seasoning Blend: usually has thyme, basil, rosemary, parsley, etc. I love this bright and flavorful Italian season mix which brings this amazing dish to life.
• Salt & Pepper

Quick & Easy 5 Minute Ricotta Recipe

This vegan silken tofu ricotta cheese recipe is what I call an Easy Weeknight Meal – which is on your table in under 30 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a good homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.

Browse all our Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a quick meal can be on your table in no time. Even faster than ordering takeout!

How Do I Make Vegan & Dairy Free Ricotta?

1. Add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl. With a fork, mash the tofu and stir all in ingredients together until well combined, and the tofu has the consistency of ricotta cheese.
2. Alternatively you can mix in a blender or food processor for a smoother texture- but I found the ricotta to have the best texture when hand-mixed in a bowl.
3. Use this tofu ricotta in any savory dish that would use normal ricotta (like lasagna or a stuffed pasta), enjoy!

Dietary Modifications for this Plant Based Ricotta Cheese Recipe:

• This recipe is vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, and egg free!
• It’s also gluten free as well.
• A high protein addition to your Italian dinners.

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