If you’ve ever made a tray of lasagna or layered a tiramisu, you might find yourself with half a tub of ricotta left over and no idea how to use it. Whatever you do, don’t toss it. Milky ricotta is ...

Crostata pasquale alla ricotta e cioccolata—just saying it makes me hungry—is one of those Italian Easter desserts that feels ...

Let's talk ricotta — everyone's favorite creamy Italian cheese. Known for its lightness and delicate flavor, ricotta lends itself to many dishes, from pizzas to cheesecakes. But there's one version of ...

Cottage cheese and ricotta are both fresh, relatively mild cheeses — and both delicious in their own right — but they’re not the same thing. “Although both are unripened (read: fresh) cheeses, there ...

Just imagine getting ready to layer your lasagna, but the forgotten container of ricotta cheese has developed some mold on its lid. One of the most disappointing moments in a home kitchen is when you ...

This ragù with ground pork comes from the Italian chef Maria Paolillo, who serves the meaty sauce with rigatoni. What brings the dish over the top, though, is pairing the pasta with fresh ricotta, ...

Ricotta and cottage cheese are affordable fresh cheeses prized for their creaminess and mild flavor. They are versatile, too, used hot or cold and in sweet and savory recipes. And given their health ...