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!
