Authentic Italian Ricotta

Everybody knows this famous cheese from Italy but only a few really get to savor the genuine and authentic Italian Ricotta. The one produced in typical Italian way is made of the whey of water buffalo or sheep’s milk, while the American product is usually made of cow’s milk. Both kinds have low fat and sodium content, but what distinguish the Italian version are its nutty and faintly sweet taste, dry texture, and solid firm shape.

This cheese is often used generously as filling in cannelloni, pasta shells, and lasagna. Ricotta is greatly adaptable and can be used in different ways and recipes. In Southern Italy, it is usually used in desserts such as the popular cannoli. You can delight in it with sweet or salty dishes or just savor a teaspoonful in its most genuine and plain form.

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