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

Have the, verdure vegetables dressed with olive oil and lemon; cavatelli ricotta pasta with Gorgonzola and walnuts; or gnocchi with red tomato and more Gorgonzola. —John Mariani, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

In a large mixing bowl combine the noodles and ricotta mixture with the fruit. —Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024

Zucchini flowers filled with buffalo ricotta cheese on cream and black truffle potatoes acted as a starter. —Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024

Dishes may include housemade lemon and ricotta pasta, tender lamb ribs or Tongola goat’s curd Basque cheesecake. —Kaila Yu, Forbes, 30 Nov. 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