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Ricotta Pizza

This ricotta pizza with cherry tomatoes and basil makes a simple yet fresh and delicious vegetarian pizza that everyone will LOVE! Published in Nov 2023/Updated in July…

Strawberry Ricotta cake

This gorgeous strawberry ricotta cake is simple to make, full of sweet strawberries, creamy ricotta, and hints of vanilla and lemon. It’s moist, juicy, and…

Penne with Pesto

This scrumptious penne with pesto recipe comes together in 15 minutes, uses just a few fresh ingredients, and makes a delicious weeknight family meal ready…
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Welcome! I’m the Italian cook and pasta lover behind The Clever Meal.
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