chef chicas

MarylandWed · January 2011

i make the san giorgio ziti and my h really likes it. it's a good dish for us because h doesn't miss the meat. problem is i find it bland. i think the sauce and seasings are fine, but i always wish it were more cheesy. is there a different cheese i can use that's more flavorful? it calls for mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan. would marscapone help in place of the ricotta? i have never had it but i know it's more expensive. any other suggestions? tia!

*city bride* · January 2011

Try adding a dash of salt, pepper and a grind of nutmeg to the ricotta. I know the nutmeg sounds odd, but it's my secret ingredient. And you can definitely try marscapone, but it's a very delicate flavour.

xDanniellex · January 2011

Marscapone seems like a sweet cheese. I know Giada is always adding it to desserts she makes.

A little bit of cheddar wouldn't be bad to add.

Bella in CT · January 2011

*city bride*:
Try adding a dash of salt, pepper and a grind of nutmeg to the ricotta. I know the nutmeg sounds odd, but it's my secret ingredient.

I was thinking the same thing. A little S&P make a world of difference.

I wouldn't do marscapone - it's pretty bland and won't add much (except calories).

kokomama · January 2011

I second the nutmeg. I would maybe add some pecorino romano or asiago as well - they are both more zingy cheeses.

buckeyethor · January 2011

It is amazing what a little salt and pepper will do. I add a little crushed red pepper flake for a bit of zing.

MarylandWed · January 2011

hmmmm... well the recipe already calls for salt and pepper. i guess i could add some more but i think i might try the cheddar, asiago (and the other cheese koko mentioned) instead. i feel like it's seasoned find but it needs a more flavorful cheese. thanks for the advice on the marscapone, too! i definitely won't go that route.

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