Ricotta con le Cipolle

The taste and fragrance of onion is a prominent minor chord in the symphony of flavors of the westernmost part of the Ponente. As often as not these onions are sweet rather than sharp, so that they work as a supporting character rather than a protagonist. Try to use a sweet onion such as Vidalia. If you want something slightly more assertive, use fresh chives (known in Italian as erba cipollina). This combination of onions, olive oil, and ricotta has two primary uses. It can be sprea