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.

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

8 oz. of ricotta cheese = 1 cup