![]() On a quest to bring back this classic just in time for the holidays some gluten-free stuffed shells needed to happen! The only brand I'd ever found, easily, in stores that made gluten-free shell pasta was Tinkyada. when I didn't know I had celiac disease!) Okay, and it reminds me of feeling super sick (i.e. A comfort food that will forever remind me of my family. Stuffed shells are an easy dish to make for a crowd (and it gives you some damn good leftovers!) It's definitely under the category of comfort food. One of those holidays and/or big gatherings where stuffed shells were served was Christmas Eve/Christmas. No matter what form, pasta + cheese + sauce always seemed to be a favorite of everyone! So let's just say with a diet free of gluten and dairy, I haven't had stuffed shells in many.MANY years! (An Italian tragedy!) ![]() My mom tended to make ziti at home just as a normal dinner and my grandmother would be the one to make stuffed shells for special holidays/parties. ![]() The two big pasta dishes in my Italian family were always ziti and stuffed shells, (never lasagna! Is that weird?). Gluten-Free Stuffed Shells with Vegan Almond Ricotta and a homemade sun-dried tomato sauce! A cozy family meal that leaves bellies full and hearts warm! You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.A classic Italian dinner recipe made-over so everyone can enjoy. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. More Facts on Kite Hill Dairy-Free RicottaĪvailability: Kite Hill Dairy-Free Ricotta is sold at natural food stores in the U.S., like Whole Foods and Sprouts.Ĭertifications: Kite Hill Dairy-Free Ricotta is Non-GMO Verified and Certified Kosher DE (for dairy equipment, not ingredients see our Understanding Kosher Guide).ĭietary Notes: By ingredients, Kite Hill Dairy-Free Ricotta is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.įor More Product Information: Visit the Kite Hill website at *Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Nutrition (per 1/4 cup serving): 140 calories, 12g fat, 5g carbs, 2g fiber, 1g sugars (includes 0g added sugars), 5g protein.* Allergen Note*Īccording to Kite Hill, “we manage the big eight allergens per FALCPA regulations in all of our products.” They do not offer details beyond stating that their products are dairy-free and soy-free. Ingredients: almond milk (water, almonds), salt, enzymes, tartaric acid, cultures. But tell me what you think! Leave your own rating and review below. That said, it’s definitely a gourmet vegan product with a high price tag, and a little too mellow to warrant indulging in often. I am excited to try it in lasagna or pasta shells and perhaps baked into some sweet ricotta-infused treats. It’s not something I ever felt I was missing, but it’s fun to play around with. Overall I thought Kite Hill ricotta was pretty good, and had high quality ingredients that shined through. Kite Hill Ricotta is made from Artisan Almond Milk, and Little Else It softened just enough to meld with the rice and vegetables and still keep its thick creamy consistency. I liked that it didn’t completely melt and disappear into the food. Next, I tried it on top of some ratatouille rice and really enjoyed having that creamy coolness on top of the hot food. It was quite silky and melted in my mouth.įor a dinner party, I crumbled some of this on top of a pizza with sweet potato, arugula, and caramelized onion and it made for a seriously divine meal! The salty creamy ricotta on top was a very nice touch. On its own, it has a pretty mellow flavor that is just lightly salty, but the texture was really nice. I didn’t find many sweet tones to this Kite Hill Ricotta, rather it is much more salty and savory. I was told that it should have a bit of sweetness, but also some saltiness to make a nice balance. Having only tried dairy ricotta a few times in my life, I didn’t have many expectations for this dairy-free counterpart. But Kite Hill uses the simplest ingredients, which is one of the many reasons I love them! On a recent outing to the U.S., I managed to find Kite Hill Ricotta.A lot of dairy-free cheeses available are full of questionable ingredients.
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