: a white unripened whey cheese of Italy that resembles cottage cheese
also
: a similar cheese made in the U.S. from whole or skim milk
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What to get 1 ½ cups whole milk ricotta cheese (drained if watery)
¾ cup powdered sugar (sifted)
1 tsp.
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Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Their fresh sorrentinos come with fillings like spinach and ricotta, ham and mozzarella, or eggplant and basil, and are paired with a choice of over 14 homemade sauces.
—Allie Lazar, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024
Another hit is the Mediterranean, which features Italian squash, Greek olives, spinach, onions and three cheeses (Monterey jack, feta and ricotta).
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
Nibble on crispy pork cheek, pearly mussels, and pumpkin and ricotta tortellini for starters—while mains range from confit chicken leg to hoi sin braised short rib (with Asian slaw and wasabi peas) and The Swan Burger, thick and juicy, with applewood cheddar, onion rings and crispy French fries.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Their fresh sorrentinos come with fillings like spinach and ricotta, ham and mozzarella, or eggplant and basil, and are paired with a choice of over 14 homemade sauces.
—Allie Lazar, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024
Another hit is the Mediterranean, which features Italian squash, Greek olives, spinach, onions and three cheeses (Monterey jack, feta and ricotta).
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
Nibble on crispy pork cheek, pearly mussels, and pumpkin and ricotta tortellini for starters—while mains range from confit chicken leg to hoi sin braised short rib (with Asian slaw and wasabi peas) and The Swan Burger, thick and juicy, with applewood cheddar, onion rings and crispy French fries.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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ricotta
noun
ri·cot·ta
ri-ˈkät-ə 
: a soft, white Italian cheese
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