Ricotta

usgb/rɪˈkɑːtə/
noun

A soft Italian cheese that is made from the whey left over from making other cheese.

I'm making cannoli, so I need to buy some ricotta.
Visual representation of "ricotta" - A soft Italian cheese that is made from the whey left over from making other cheese.

Often appears as...

  • ricotta cheese
  • ricotta-filled
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Culinary Uses

Ricotta is used in sweet and savory dishes, often as a filling or spread.

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She spread ricotta on her toast with honey.
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Cultural Cuisine

Ricotta originates from Italy, common in Italian recipes like lasagna and ravioli.

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For an authentic lasagna, make sure to include plenty of ricotta.
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Texture Clue

Ricotta is known for its creamy, slightly grainy texture, different from smooth cream cheese.

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The ricotta added a soft, grainy texture to the dish.
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