Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Add Meat to Famous Ricotta Bake? (Pureed Stage)



Recommended Posts

I'm going to be starting the pureed stage on Monday, and I came across a great-sounding (supposedly famous) recipe for a Ricotta bake:


- 8 oz of ricotta

- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan

- 1 large egg

- a bit of garlic powder and Italian seasoning

- 1/2 cup marinara sauce

- 1/2 cup mozzarella

Mix ricotta, parm, egg and seasonings, put in an oven dish, pour marinara on top, and top with the mozzarella. Bake at 450 for 20-25 minutes,

My question is has anyone tried adding finely ground beef to this to increase the Protein content? I was thinking I could even blend it with the marinara sauce. If you have, how much did you add?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

For my puree stage, I wasn't allowed red meat, but I could have ground turkey. So I made turkey meatballs. I had 1 meatball, and ricotta bake. I cooked macaroni for hubby and he added it and a little extra sauce. Win for everyone, although the ground turkey didn't sit well with me.

Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

For my puree stage, I wasn't allowed red meat, but I could have ground turkey. So I made turkey meatballs. I had 1 meatball, and ricotta bake. I cooked macaroni for hubby and he added it and a little extra sauce. Win for everyone, although the ground turkey didn't sit well with me.

Sent from my XT1254 using BariatricPal mobile app




I was told stay away from ground beef for a bit because of the fat and also “gritty ness” of it. During my puree I did tuna and the ricotta bake as well. Hang in there that was my least favorite stage.


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was allowed ground beef per my plan if it set well with me and it did. I made this twice with meat in my mushy/soft solid phase. One time I added ground beef and another time I added canned shredded chicken.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KimBaxleyWilson

      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • bellaamey

      https://alluniqueguide.com/java-burn-coffee-reviews/
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • rlcpd

      Two months out from hiatal hernia repair.  Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end.  That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.

    • Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×