: a white unripened whey cheese of Italy that resembles cottage cheese
also
: a similar cheese made in the U.S. from whole or skim milk
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Each is stuffed with ricotta, Parmesan and greens, including a blend of local herbs, both wild and cultivated.
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Rachel Roddy, New York Times, 13 May 2024
For a hearty meal, consider traditional minestrone soup to start, followed by a pasta course of a single ravioli stuffed with ricotta and egg yolk.
—Samantha Dimauro, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
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Rachel Roddy, New York Times, 13 May 2024
For a hearty meal, consider traditional minestrone soup to start, followed by a pasta course of a single ravioli stuffed with ricotta and egg yolk.
—Samantha Dimauro, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
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ricotta
noun
ri·cot·ta
ri-ˈkät-ə 
: a soft, white Italian cheese
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