Jul 14 2026
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Pepperoni & Ricotta Recipe

Inspired by Rustic Goat
Time30m
Serves4

cream sauce, a fennel apple salad

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Ingredients

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Cream Sauce

Pepperoni

Method

Cream Sauce

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cream Sauce

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir occasionally.

  3. 3

    Add ricotta cheese, salt, black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.

Fennel Apple Salad

  1. 4

    Make the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine thinly sliced fennel and apple.

  2. 5

    Add arugula to the bowl.

  3. 6

    In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour over the salad.

  4. 7

    Toss gently to combine all ingredients. Set aside to let the flavors meld.

Pepperoni

  1. 8

    Prepare the Pepperoni

    While the cream sauce is simmering, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add pepperoni slices and cook until crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

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