Cheeses

Ricotta

Italy

Not technically cheese but a dairy by-product made from whey. Fresh, mild, and slightly sweet—used in pasta fillings, desserts, and lasagne.

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What it is

A closer look at Ricotta.

Not technically cheese but a dairy by-product made from whey. Fresh, mild, and slightly sweet—used in pasta fillings, desserts, and lasagne.

What to look for

Know it when you find it.

Fresh, soft, slightly sweet, used in ravioli, cannoli, lasagne, and pizza—never a substitute for mascarpone.

Where it belongs

Origins and
traditions.

Food rarely respects a border. These are the places the dataset connects most strongly to Ricotta.

Native to

Italy

Country-wide tradition

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Names around the table

One food, more than one name.

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