2 teaspoons reserved whey (from ricotta container) or water
1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
1/2 lemon, zested
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch crushed red pepper
Salt
2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella
Small crackers or slices of baguette, to serve
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. To a small sauté pan, set over medium heat, pour in the olive oil, add the shallot and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Mix in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant. Turn off heat and set aside.
To a food processor, add 1/3 cup ricotta, the whey or water and pulse 4 or 5 times, until very smooth. To a medium bowl, add the whipped ricotta, remaining ricotta, sautéed shallots and garlic, Parmesan-Reggiano cheese, lemon zest, salt, and crushed red pepper; fold everything together until thoroughly mixed. Taste and adjust salt according to your liking.
Transfer to a small oven-safe bowl or dish. Top with mozzarella and transfer to oven to bake until warm and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Serve with warm bread and crackers.
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