ricotta

Try layering it into lasagna in place of ricotta, or pairing it with mascarpone for a richer, more delicate texture.

Fava beans are exceptional in a spring risotto, like this recipe from NYT Cooking that incorporates asparagus and saffron, or pasta primavera, or even a fava bean lemon ricotta dip spread on crostini.

Stir into yogurt or ricotta as a base for roast vegetables.

Some people like to add extras — basil, spinach, shrimp, ricotta, even crab — but those are distractions.

"Why is ricotta gnocchi so underwhelming and fussy?"