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

Layers of noodles, tomatoes, and even ricotta cheese come together in a warm and satisfying soup. —Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024

His High Plains Drifter pie, made with hot Italian sausage, a brick cheese blend, pesto, jalapeno garlic ricotta and smoked maple syrup, took fifth place in the Pan Division at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas this year. —Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2024

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

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