| Ricotta cheese (pronounced ree-gawth-ah) is an Italian cheese made from the whey which results when making cheeses such as
mozzarella or provolone. The
name "ricotta" means "cooked again" in Italian, referring to the second processing of the liquid to produce the cheese. Ricotta
is similar in texture to cottage cheese though considerably lighter and
is a key ingredient in cheesecake, lasagna and many cannolis. It is often served mixed with sugar,
cinnamon and occasionally chocolate shavings as a dessert in Italian households.
Other whey cheeses include Gjetost cheese.
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