Ricotta Cheese
Ricotta Cheese is a cheese ingredient used for flavor, richness, and texture. Cut, crumble, or grate it to fit the dish, and use gentle heat when melting matters.
Identity
Cheese
Cut or grate it to control texture.
Cheese behaves differently by moisture and age. Grate, crumble, or slice it to suit the dish, and use gentle heat when you want it to melt without turning greasy.
Wikimedia Commons
Reference image
Ricotta Cheese reference image.
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Used In Recipes
Best Vegetarian Lasagna
LasagnaBest Vegetarian LasagnaMedium
- 3 cups whole milk ricotta cheese (24 ounces)
The Best Spinach Lasagna Recipe
Spinach LasagnaCreamy Spinach LasagnaMedium
- 2 pounds fresh ricotta cheese (see note)
Substitutions
Acceptable
Ricotta Cheese -> Cottage Cheese
15 ounces (or 1 pound) ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Best Stuffed Shells