A2NounFeminine
la ricotta
ricotta
/ree-KOT-tah/
Plural: ricotte
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What does ‘ricotta’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Uso la ricotta per riempire i ravioli.
I use ricotta to fill the ravioli.
La cassata siciliana è un dolce con ricotta e frutta candita.
Sicilian cassata is a dessert with ricotta and candied fruit.
About This Word
Ricotta (literally 're-cooked') is made from whey, a by-product of cheese-making. It is used in both savoury and sweet dishes, from pasta fillings to Sicilian cannoli and cassata.
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