noun
ricotta
rih-KO-tuh
noun
1
A soft, mild Italian cheese made from whey, similar in texture to cottage cheese.
"She spread ricotta on toast with a drizzle of honey."
"The lasagne was layered with ricotta and spinach."
How to Use Ricotta
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soft, creamy Italian cheese made from whey.
Common pairings
ricotta cheese
ricotta and spinach
Word Forms
ricottas plural, Ricottas plural
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Etymology
From Italian ricotta, literally "recooked," because the cheese is made by cooking the leftover whey a second time.