Ricotta Cheese

What is Ricotta Cheese?

A fresh cheese that hails from Italy. The cheese is made from the whey drained off during production of other types of cheeses like mozzarella and provolone. This smooth cheese is used in lasagna and other pasta dishes. It is also served with honey as a traditional simple Italian dessert. The cheese is available made with whole milk or part whole milk and part skimmed milk

Note

The nutrition information shown is for part-skim milk ricotta.

Substitute for Ricotta Cheese

Substitues for Ricotta cheese include (equal amounts of)
Goat Cheese
OR Queso fresco
OR Cottage cheese (lower in fat)
OR Pot cheese (drier)

Equivalents

8 oz. of ricotta cheese = 1 cup

metric conversions →

Soft, Creamy Cheeses

Ingredients

Brand: Polly-O: pasteurized milk, whey, milk fat, salt, vinegar, guar gum, carrageenan, xanthan gum.

Nutrition Information For Ricotta Cheese

Serving Size

1 cup

Calories

339

Calories from Fat

171

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 19g

30%

Saturated Fat 12g

20%

Cholesterol 76mg

30%

Sodium 308mg

10%

Potassium

308g

10%

Total Carbohydrate 13g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 1g

Protein 28g

60%

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Ricotta Cheese Recipes

Artichoke Ricotta Tart
Recipe for Artichoke Ricotta Tart with frozen artichokes, eggs, ricotta and Parmigiano cheeses.
Easter Pie
A Mediterranean recipe for a savory Easter pie made with layers of puff pastry, Swiss chard, eggs, ricotta, cream and marjoram. The recipe uses frozen, thawed puff pastry sheets.

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