Cotta

Cotta is a type of cheese that originated in the village of Cotta, in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy. The first records of cotta date back to the 11th century, when it was mentioned in a document from the Abbey of San Salvatore in Brescia. Cotta is made from cow's milk and is typically a fresh cheese, meaning it has a short shelf life and is meant to be consumed soon after it is made. The texture of cotta is soft and creamy, and the flavor is mild and slightly sweet.

Cotta is often used in recipes that call for ricotta cheese, as it is a similar cheese in both taste and texture. Cotta can be used in savory dishes, such as lasagna or stuffed shells, or in sweet dishes, such as cannoli or tiramisu. It can also be eaten on its own, with a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

The history of cotta recipes is a long and varied one, as this cheese has been used in a variety of dishes over the centuries. Cotta is a versatile cheese that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, and its mild flavor makes it a versatile ingredient that

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Recipes

 

Italian Ricotta Cookies

5/5 - 1968 votes

• lemon zest
• baking soda
• ricotta cheese
• milk
• lemon juice
• egg
• butter
• vanilla extract
• salt
• sugar
• confectioners sugar
• all purpose flour

 

Pork and Ricotta Meatballs

4/5 - 2959 votes

• ground pork
• black pepper
• egg
• parmesan cheese
• ricotta cheese
• bread crumb
• salt

 

Raspberry-Ricotta Cake

3.8/5 - 1380 votes

• cooking spray
• raspberry
• sugar
• all purpose flour
• ricotta cheese
• butter
• vanilla extract
• baking powder
• egg
• salt

 

Ricotta Dumplings With Buttered Peas and Asparagus

4/5 - 1807 votes

• salt
• parmesan cheese
• asparagus
• leek
• parsley
• pea
• ricotta cheese
• olive oil
• egg
• pea shoot
• all purpose flour
• butter

 

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

4/5 - 1237 votes

• blueberry syrup
• lemon
• baking powder
• vanilla extract
• buttermilk
• sugar
• butter
• egg
• all purpose flour
• ricotta cheese
• salt

 

Italian Lemon-Ricotta Cake

4/5 - 1161 votes

• confectioners sugar
• raspberry sauce
• ricotta cheese
• lemon
• milk
• salt
• semolina flour
• sugar
• butter
• egg

 

Leek and Mushroom Cottage Pie

4/5 - 1122 votes

• FILLING
• salt
• brown
• onion
• shiitake mushroom
• milk
• parsley
• cornstarch
• olive oil
• butter
• white miso
• thyme
• garlic
• leek
• TOPPING
• salt
• bread crumb
• heavy cream
• russet
• butter

 

Torta alla ricotta e cioccolato

4.1/5 - 543 votes

• burro
• cioccolato fondente
• farina
• latte intero
• lievito
• ricotta vaccina
• uovum
• zucchero
• zucchero velo

 

Cottage Pie

4.99/5 - 220 votes

• thyme
• beef bouillon
• carrot
• celery
• onion
• olive oil
• potato
• red wine
• black pepper
• all purpose flour
• tomato paste
• beef stock broth
• parmesan cheese
• butter
• worcestershire sauce
• bay leaf
• garlic
• milk
• salt
• beef

 

Ricotta Cake With Cake Mix

4.5/5 - 157 votes

• yellow cake
• sugar
• vanilla extract
• ricotta cheese
• egg

 

Creamy Roasted Tomato Ricotta Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto

4.89/5 - 118 votes

• short pasta
• olive oil
• basil
• ricotta cheese
• gouda cheese
• parmesan cheese
• rosemary
• butter
• cherry tomato
• thyme
• garlic
• prosciutto
• red pepper flake
• salt

 

Chocolate-Ricotta Pie

4.6/5 - 96 votes

• egg
• butter
• all purpose flour
• water
• sugar
• salt
• cornmeal
• cream cheese
• egg yolk
• pine nut
• ricotta cheese
• semi sweet chocolate chip

 

Ravioli ricotta e spinaci

4.4/5 - 180 votes

• farina
• noce moscata
• parmigiano reggiano dop da grattugiare
• pepe nero
• ricotta vaccina
• sale fino
• semola
• spinaci
• uovum

 

Crostata di ricotta

4.2/5 - 233 votes

• burro freddo di frigo
• cannella
• farina
• gocce di cioccolato fondente
• ricotta vaccina
• scorza arancia
• scorza di limone
• tuorli
• zucchero
• zucchero velo

 

Ciambella salata soffice zucchine e ricotta

3.84/5 - 138 votes

• farina
• fecola di patate
• formaggio grattugiato cucchiaio
• lievito istantaneo
• olio di di girasole
• olio extravergine di oliva
• pancetta dolce
• ricotta cheese
• sale fino cucchiaini
• uovum
• zucchero cucchiaino
• zucchine

 

Gnocchi di ricotta

4.4/5 - 161 votes

• aglio spicchio
• basilico foglie
• farina
• olio extravergine oliva cucchiai
• parmigiano reggiano dop
• passata di pomodoro
• ricotta vaccina
• sale fino
• semola
• uova medie

 

Quick and Easy Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi Recipe

4.7/5 - 43 votes

• olive oil
• salt
• herbs basil
• semolina flour
• parmesan cheese
• egg yolk
• egg
• ricotta cheese
• pasta sauce
• all purpose flour

 

Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

4.5/5 - 98 votes

• blueberry
• confectioners sugar
• egg
• lemon
• all purpose flour
• ricotta cheese
• salt
• vanilla
• milk
• sugar
• baking powder

 

Zucchine ripiene di ricotta

3.86/5 - 128 votes

• formaggio grattugiato
• olio extravergine di oliva
• pangrattato
• prezzemolo ciuffo
• ricotta vaccina
• sale fino
• uovum
• zucchine medie

 

Panna Cotta With Figs and Berries

4/5 - 344 votes

• FIG COMPOTE
• blackberry
• blueberry
• fig
• raspberry
• kirsch
• sugar
• PANNA COTTA
• sugar
• almond extract
• salt
• lemon peel
• powdered gelatin

 

Spicy Pesto, Asparagus, and Ricotta Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto

4.49/5 - 130 votes

• basil pesto
• pasta
• chive
• asparagus
• jalapeño
• ricotta cheese
• prosciutto
• parmesan cheese
• salt
• zest

 

Easy Lemon Ricotta Pasta

3.9/5 - 42 votes

• black pepper
• basil
• salt
• red pepper flake
• zest
• ricotta cheese
• bucatini
• olive oil
• pecorino romano cheese

 

Crespelle al forno con ricotta e spinaci

3.81/5 - 121 votes

• besciamella
• burro fuso
• farina
• latte
• mozzarella dadini
• noce moscata
• parmigiano grattugiato cucchiaio
• ricotta cheese
• sale fino
• spinaci lessati strizzati
• uovum

 

Baked Ricotta With Spring Vegetables

4/5 - 329 votes

• salt
• mushroom
• mint
• garlic
• egg yolk
• olive oil
• ricotta cheese
• parmesan cheese
• oregano
• pesto
• green onion
• mozzarella cheese
• artichoke heart
• asparagus
• sourdough

 

Cannelloni ricotta e spinaci

4.3/5 - 160 votes

• aglio spicchio
• burro
• farina
• farina
• grana padano dop grattugiato
• grana padano dop
• latte intero
• noce moscata
• noce moscata
• olio extravergine oliva
• pepe nero pizzico
• pepe nero
• ricotta vaccina
• sale fino pizzico
• sale fino
• spinaci
• uovum
• uova medie

 

Crostata ricotta e limone

3.73/5 - 123 votes

• farina
• fecola di patate
• fialetta aroma limone
• lievito
• limoni la scorza grattugiata
• olio di di girasole
• ricotta cheese
• uovum
• zucchero
• zucchero velo

 

Fresh Ricotta

4/5 - 115 votes

• heavy cream
• salt
• milk
• lemon juice

 

Low-Fat Spinach and Ricotta Pasta

4/5 - 117 votes

• basil
• lemon juice
• spinach
• onion
• non milk
• garlic
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil
• elbow macaroni
• black pepper

 

Ricotta Gnocchi With Parsley Pesto

4/5 - 258 votes

• semolina flour
• salt
• ricotta cheese
• garlic
• olive oil
• pistachio
• all purpose flour
• egg
• parsley
• butter
• parmesan cheese

 

Nutella Panna Cotta

4/5 - 256 votes

• nutella
• milk
• heavy cream
• powdered gelatin
• salt
• vanilla extract
• hazelnut
• bittersweet chocolate

 

Sourdough Ricotta Pancakes

4.8/5 - 64 votes

• vanilla extract
• all purpose flour
• milk
• salt
• baking powder
• egg
• honey
• ricotta cheese
• sourdough starter

 

Naples-Style Lemon Ricotta Cake (Migliaccio)

4/5 - 108 votes

• ricotta cheese
• milk
• sugar
• semolina flour
• limoncello
• lemon
• vanilla extract
• water
• egg
• butter
• confectioners sugar

 

Polpette di ricotta al pomodoro

3.91/5 - 85 votes

• carote
• cipolle
• formaggio grattugiato
• olio extravergine di oliva
• pangrattato
• passata di pomodoro
• prezzemolo
• ricotta cheese
• sale fino
• uovum

 

Springy Ricotta Gnocchi With Peas and Herbs

4.8/5 - 54 votes

• all purpose flour
• garlic
• chive
• egg
• lemon
• pea
• black pepper
• pre parmesan
• ricotta cheese
• salt
• egg yolk
• butter

 

Gnocchi di ricotta e spinaci

3.76/5 - 91 votes

• burro
• farina
• grana grattugiato
• noce moscata
• ricotta vaccina
• sale fino
• salvia
• spinaci congelati
• uovum

 

Ricotta Gnocchi with Asparagus, Peas, and Morels

4/5 - 90 votes

• chive
• black pepper
• salt
• all purpose flour
• parmesan cheese
• pea
• asparagus
• shallot
• butter
• morel mushroom
• olive oil
• egg
• ricotta cheese

 

Girelle salate di ricotta al pesto

4.01/5 - 72 votes

• farina
• formaggio spalmabile
• latte
• lievito istantaneo
• olio di di girasole
• pesto
• ricotta fresca
• sale fino pizzico

 

Coconut-Cardamom Panna Cotta

4/5 - 184 votes

• PANNA COTTA
• coconut milk
• half
• powdered gelatin
• sugar
• salt
• cardamom
• FOR GARNISH
• blackberry
• ginger
• sugar
• nectarine

 

Whipped Ricotta Dip With Lemon and Herbs

5/5 - 62 votes

• ricotta cheese
• basil
• salt
• basil
• bread
• juice
• olive oil

 

Fresh Homemade Ricotta

4.5/5 - 45 votes

• heavy cream
• salt
• milk
• lemon juice
• cheesecloth

 

Frittata al forno con ricotta e spinaci

4.6/5 - 51 votes

• burro
• emmentaler
• grana padano dop
• olio extravergine oliva cucchiai
• pangrattato
• pepe nero
• porri
• ricotta vaccina
• sale fino
• spinaci puliti
• uova medie

 

Strudel con ricotta e spinaci

4.3/5 - 81 votes

• burro
• grana padano dop da grattugiare
• noce moscata
• pasta sfoglia rotoli
• pepe nero
• pinoli
• ricotta vaccina
• sale fino
• spinaci
• uovum
• uova medie
• uvetta

 

Bulgur-Ricotta Pancakes

4/5 - 139 votes

• honey
• salt
• vegetable oil
• ricotta cheese
• sour cream
• wheat flour
• orange zest
• cinnamon
• bulgur
• raisin
• baking soda
• sugar
• egg

 

Chocolate Ricotta Pie

3.4/5 - 46 votes

• egg
• butter
• all purpose flour
• skinned
• water
• cream cheese
• hazelnut
• salt
• cornmeal
• egg yolk
• ricotta cheese
• sugar
• semi sweet chocolate chip

 

Lacy Brown Butter and Ricotta Cookies Recipe

4.7/5 - 18 votes

• salt
• vanilla bean
• baking soda
• vanilla extract
• ricotta cheese
• all purpose flour
• butter
• sugar

 

Panna cotta al caffè

4.7/5 - 33 votes

• baccello di vaniglia andfrac12
• caffè
• caffè
• cioccolato fondente
• gelatina
• panna fresca liquida
• zucchero

 

Tiramisù ricotta e cioccolato

3.74/5 - 57 votes

• gocce di cioccolato
• gocce di cioccolato
• latte
• latte condensato
• panna fresca
• ricotta cheese
• savoiardi

 

Fresh Ricotta With Rhubarb, Ginger and Cardamom

4/5 - 103 votes

• pine nut
• rhubarb
• sugar
• cardamom
• ginger
• ricotta cheese

 

Easy Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi

4.95/5 - 50 votes

• italian seasoning
• salt
• egg
• egg yolk
• brown onion
• salt
• olive oil
• tomato
• garlic
• parmesan cheese
• all purpose flour
• butter
• ricotta ordinary supermarket ricotta
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese
• parsley

 

Ricotta Dumplings with Asparagus and Green Garlic

4.3/5 - 41 votes

• salt
• olive oil
• grana padano cheese
• egg yolk
• green garlic
• egg
• all purpose flour
• chicken stock
• ricotta cheese
• chive
• lemon juice
• salt
• butter
• asparagus

 

Lamb Chops Scottadito With Crispy Kale

4/5 - 100 votes

• grapeseed
• salt
• lacinato
• lamb rib chop
• olive oil
• caper
• lemon
• sage
• garlic
• anchovy

 

Crostata al cacao con crema alla ricotta e cioccolato

4.3/5 - 59 votes

• baccello di vaniglia
• burro
• cacao amaro
• cioccolato fondente
• farina
• ricotta vaccina
• tuorli
• uovum
• zucchero
• zucchero velo

 

Spaghetti ricotta e spinaci

4.2/5 - 70 votes

• aglio spicchio
• grana padano dop grattugiato
• noce moscata pizzico
• olio extravergine oliva
• pepe nero
• ricotta vaccina
• sale fino
• spaghetti integrali
• spinaci

 

Broccoli and Garlic-Ricotta Toasts with Hot Honey

4.5/5 - 33 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• honey
• white wine vinegar
• baguette
• broccoli
• garlic
• ricotta cheese
• red pepper flake
• olive oil

 

Polpette di zucchine e ricotta

3.58/5 - 59 votes

• aglio spicchio
• formaggio grattugiato senza lattosio
• olio extravergine di oliva
• pangrattato
• pepe
• ricotta senza lattosio
• sale fino cucchiaino
• scalogno
• uovum
• zucchine

 

Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Apricot and Candied Fennel

4.2/5 - 37 votes

• fennel seed
• envelope powdered gelatin
• heavy cream
• sugar
• buttermilk
• apricot

 

Ricotta Toast with Pears and Honey

4/5 - 43 votes

• bartlett pear
• orange zest
• ricotta cheese
• salt
• honey
• multigrain bread
• almond

 

Crepe ricotta e spinaci

4/5 - 96 votes

• aglio spicchio
• burro
• burro
• farina
• farina
• grana padano dop cucchiaio
• grana padano dop da grattugiare
• latte intero
• latte intero
• noce moscata
• olio extravergine oliva
• pepe nero
• ricotta vaccina
• sale fino
• spinaci già puliti
• uova da

 

Pasta al forno con polpette di ricotta

4.09/5 - 33 votes

• carote
• cipolle
• formaggio grattugiato
• mozzarella cheese
• pangrattato
• panna da cucina
• passata di pomodoro
• penne rigate
• prezzemolo ciuffo
• ricotta cheese
• uovum

 

Cottage Pie (or Shepherd's Pie)

4.82/5 - 48 votes

• sausage
• ground beef
• rosemary
• salt
• beef bouillon
• onion
• thyme
• carrot
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese
• corn
• pea
• milk
• cheddar cheese
• white flour
• sour cream
• bay leaf
• celery
• tomato paste
• worcestershire sauce
• beef broth
• potato
• garlic
• butter
• salt

 

Cappuccino Panna Cotta

4.9/5 - 18 votes

• cinnamon
• milk
• vanilla bean
• powdered gelatin
• sugar
• salt
• espresso
• powdered sugar
• heavy cream
• water

 

Cherry Ricotta Cheesecake

4.2/5 - 21 votes

• nonstick spray
• honey
• lemon juice
• water
• lemon zest
• vanilla extract
• ricotta cheese
• sour cream
• gelatin
• all purpose flour
• salt
• sweet cherry
• egg
• sugar
• neufchatel cheese

 

Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry-Lemon Compote

4.9/5 - 18 votes

• maple syrup
• vegetable oil
• lemon juice
• salt
• baking powder
• lemon zest
• ricotta cheese
• all purpose flour
• wheat flour
• sugar
• baking soda
• vanilla extract
• buttermilk
• blueberry
• egg

 

Balsamic Panna Cotta

4/5 - 59 votes

• balsamic vinegar
• sugar
• citric acid
• heavy cream

 

Beef and Mushroom Cottage Pie

4.5/5 - 19 votes

• pea
• cheddar cheese
• ground beef
• olive oil
• salt
• worcestershire sauce
• beef broth
• russet potato
• black pepper
• milk
• garlic
• ketchup
• butter
• all purpose flour
• mushroom

 

Ricotta Toasts With Melon, Corn and Salami

4/5 - 56 votes

• salt
• cantaloupe
• ricotta cheese
• baguette
• black pepper salami
• cilantro
• sherry vinegar
• corn
• marcona almond

 

Breakfast for Dinner: Buttermilk Ricotta Pancakes with Maple Candied Bacon + Eggs.

4.31/5 - 33 votes

• white wheat
• ricotta cheese
• brown sugar
• butter
• bacon
• baking soda
• salt
• oil tomato
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• heavy cream
• maple syrup
• vanilla extract
• egg
• buttermilk
• goat cheese
• egg
• spinach
• butter
• maple syrup
• salt

 

Sbriciolata fredda ricotta e limone

4.19/5 - 21 votes

• biscotti secchi
• burro fuso
• limoni la scorza grattugiata
• panna fresca
• ricotta cheese
• zucchero velo

 

Dilly Beans and Peas on Ricotta Toast

4.6/5 - 16 votes

• black pepper
• cannellini
• garlic
• lemon
• ricotta cheese
• salt
• dill
• olive oil
• white wine vinegar
• dijon mustard
• bread
• green onion
• sugar snap pea

 

Panna cotta

4.2/5 - 20 votes

• caffè
• cioccolato fondente
• fragole
• frutti di bosco
• gelatina
• panna fresca
• vanillina bustina
• zucchero

 

Ravioli di ricotta

4/5 - 61 votes

• farina
• grana padano dop da grattugiare
• noce moscata
• pepe nero
• ricotta vaccina
• sale fino
• semola di grano duro rimacinata
• tuorli
• uova grandi

 

Torta Pascualina - Spinach and Ricotta Tart

4/5 - 26 votes

• puff pastry sheet
• mushroom
• onion
• ricotta cheese
• egg
• water
• salt
• mozzarella cheese
• nutmeg
• parmesan cheese
• spinach
• garlic
• egg
• butter
• hard-boiled egg

 

Chocolate Fudge Swirled Lemon Ricotta Tart.

4.48/5 - 19 votes

• ricotta cheese
• lemon
• brown sugar
• sugar
• cocoa powder
• salt
• butter
• milk
• sugar
• egg
• vanilla
• bittersweet
• butter
• mascarpone cheese
• graham cracker
• whipped cream
• lemons zest

 

Italian Orange Ricotta Cake

4.72/5 - 66 votes

• all purpose flour
• sugar
• ricotta cheese
• baking powder
• almond flour
• salt
• orange zest
• honey
• butter
• egg
• butter
• powdered sugar

 

Artichoke Ricotta Flatbread.

4.43/5 - 19 votes

• chive
• honey fore
• ricotta cheese
• parmesan cheese
• pizza dough
• olive oil
• basil
• apple cider vinegar
• arugula
• mortadella
• marinated artichoke
• red pepper flake
• lemon juice zest
• olive oil
• salt

 

Torta ricotta e cioccolato

3.53/5 - 32 votes

• fecola di patate
• gocce di cioccolato
• ricotta cheese
• uovum
• vanillina bustina
• zucchero

 

Cottage Pie

4.96/5 - 24 votes

• cheddar cheese
• ground beef
• tomato paste
• parsley
• bay leaf
• onion
• beef broth
• milk
• thyme
• salt
• russet potato
• all purpose flour
• worcestershire sauce
• carrot
• garlic
• celery
• pea
• butter

 

Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Fresh Peas

4.84/5 - 18 votes

• pea
• penne pasta
• salt
• lemon zest
• oregano
• thyme
• tub ricotta cheese
• pea
• parmesan cheese
• parsley
• pine nut
• olive oil
• olive oil
• salt
• garlic
• lemon juice
• black pepper
• red pepper

 

Ravioli ricotta e limone

4.36/5 - 14 votes

• farina
• formaggio grattugiato
• limoni
• limoni
• olio extravergine di oliva
• panna fresca
• pepe
• ricotta cheese
• sale fino
• timo rametto
• uovum

 

Cannoli Panna Cotta

4.6/5 - 10 votes

• heavy cream
• half
• ricotta cheese
• almond
• orange zest
• vanilla extract
• sugar
• chocolate chip
• cinnamon
• envelope gelatin
• salt
• almond extract

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