Ricotta cheese



Nutrition Information*
Serving size: 1 c. (246g)
Based on a 2000 calorie diet

DV %

21.4
--
2.5
0
49.1
41.8
55.4
8.6


Calories: 428
Total Sugars: 0.7g
Carb.: 7.5g
Fiber: 0g
Total Fats: 31.9g
Cholesterol: 125.5mg
Protein: 27.7g
Sodium: 206.6mg
*Data provided by USDA

A mild and soft cheese of Italian origin, resembling cottage cheese.


Ricotta cheese is often found in recipes that also contain mozzarella cheese, lasagna sheets, tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, Italian sausage and marinara sauce


Substitution for 1/2 cup ricotta cheese:

1/2 cup cottage cheese

Note: Substitutions are a suggestion only and may not work well with all recipes. Use your best judgment!

Recipes with ricotta cheese

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  • Five Layer Oven-Ready Lasagna
  • Horseradish Bites
  • Peppers Stuffed with Chicken and Ricotta Cheese
  • Pita Pizza
  • Rigatoni with Cheese and Broccoli
  • Sausage Frittata
  • Spaghetti Carbonara
  • Strawberry Ricotta Rolls
  • Stuffed Shells
  • Three Cheese Baked Ziti

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