Title

Mama D's Spaghetti with Ricotta

Subject

spaghetti

ricotta cheese

Parmesan cheese

egg

salt

oregano

black pepper

garlic

butter

mozzarella cheese

Description

Card 1 Front:

MAMA D'S SPAGHETTI WITH RICOTTA
ADAPTED FROM MAMA D'S OLD-FASHIONED ITALIAN
COOKING

1 lb. spaghetti ¼ tsp. freshly ground
1 c. ricotta cheese black pepper
¼ c. freshly grated 2 cloves garlic, minced
Parmesan cheese 4 TB. butter
1 egg, beaten ¼ c. freshly shredded
½ teaspoon salt mozzarella cheese
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano

Cook the pasta according to directions on
the package until al dente. While the pasta is
cooking, combine the ricotta cheese with the
Parmesan, egg, salt, pepper, oregano and garlic.
When the pasta is done, drain, leaving a

Card 1 Back:

little water in the pot. Add the butter to the
pot and return the pasta to it, tossing well.
Stir in the ricotta cheese mixture and transfer
all to a baking dish. Top with shredded mozza-
rella and put under the broiler until the mozza-
rella is melted, but not browned.

Makes 4-6 servings.

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# Mama D's Spaghetti with Ricotta

*Adapted from Mama D's Old-Fashioned Italian Cooking*

*Makes 4–6 servings*

## Ingredients

- 1 lb. spaghetti
- 1 c. ricotta cheese
- 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 1/4 c. freshly shredded mozzarella cheese

## Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to directions on the package until al dente.
2. While the pasta is cooking, combine the ricotta cheese with the Parmesan, egg, salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic.
3. When the pasta is done, drain, leaving a little water in the pot.
4. Add the butter to the pot and return the pasta to it, tossing well.
5. Stir in the ricotta cheese mixture and transfer all to a baking dish.
6. Top with shredded mozzarella and put under the broiler until the mozzarella is melted, but not browned.

Source

RCA0008 - Florida Collection of Typed Cards (eBay)

Date

1960s

Contributor

Mama D

Rights

Personal/Family

Format

Typed recipe card

Identifier

RCA0008-20260621-0121

Coverage

Florida, US