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Ricotta is a light-textured, mild fresh Italian Cheese with a soft texture.
Ricotta is a light-textured, mild fresh Italian cheese with a soft texture.
Rricotta means "re-cooked," referring to the notion that it's made by heating the whey that came from another cooked cheese. Ricotta is a soft cheese that has a fine, moist, grainy texture.
Ricotta cheese can be used as the filling in a variety of pasta dishes. The lightness of the cheese provides a pleasant texture and the mild flavor of the cheese compliments the flavor of the pasta sauce. spinach is frequently paired with the ricotta cheese in this application.
The light color of the ricotta cheese as a pasta filling or as a layer in lasagna is an attractive contrast to dark pasta sauces.
The creamy texture of ricotta makes it suitable for use in spreads and dips.
Ricotta can be used to compliment the flavor and texture of eggs in scrambled eggs, and soufflés.
Ricotta can be incorporated into products such as cheesecakes to provide a lighter texture.
Nutritional Highlights
Ricotta, (100g)
Protein: 14g
Carbohydrate: 6.4g
Total Fat: 10g
Fiber: 0.0g
*Excellent source of: Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin A.
| Product Type: Cheese | Processing Type: Flavored | Texture: Soft |