ricotta

noun

ri·​cot·​ta ri-ˈkä-tə 

-ˈkȯ-

: 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

Examples of ricotta in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Simply combine all the ingredients in a large pot then top each bowl with a dollop of ricotta and Parmesan mixture. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024

There is also in season the golden yellow fiore di zucca (zucchini blossoms) stuffed with ricotta, zucchini and walnuts (€13). —John Mariani, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024

Mix wet ingredients: Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, ricotta cheese, cream of chicken soup, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large mixing bowl, stirring with a whisk. —Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024

Come evening, an Italian-leaning menu serves zucchini blossoms with ricotta, almond pesto and tomato coulis; organic artichokes and roasted fish and meats. —Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from feminine of past participle of ricuocere to cook again, from Latin recoquere, from re- + coquere to cook — more at cook

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

ricotta

noun

ri·​cot·​ta ri-ˈkät-ə 

: a soft, white Italian cheese