Ricotta al Forno con Erbe e Olio
Baked Ricotta with Herbs and Oil
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
A simple yet elegant antipasto or side dish of fresh whole milk ricotta cheese, seasoned with herbs (like rosemary or thyme), drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, and baked until warm and slightly golden. Naturally keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Fresh whole milk ricotta cheese, extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano), salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no added sugar (ricotta is used in sweet dishes too). Served without bread or crackers.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Confermate che non c'è zucchero aggiunto, per favore. Servitelo senza pane o cracker.
Please confirm no added sugar. Serve without bread or crackers.
Watch out for
Often served with bread/crackers. Can be sweetened for dessert versions.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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