Ricotta cheese



Nutrition Facts*

Based on a 2000 calorie diet per serving
Serving size: 1 c. (246g)
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!

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