ricotta
ricotte
ree-KOT-tah
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.
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.