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

Stir together ricotta, mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a small bowl; set ricotta mixture aside. —Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025

In a medium bowl, stir together ricotta, egg, 1 cup of the mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. —Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025

In a stand mixer or large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and softened cream cheese. —Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024

For those with type 2 diabetes, the amino acids (building blocks of the protein) in ricotta may help with glucose levels.34 Unlike hard cheeses, soft cheeses like ricotta and cottage cheese are a source of lactose.35 16. —Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 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