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

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Italian Ricotta Cookies

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

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

  • blueberry syrup
  • lemon
  • baking powder
  • vanilla extract
  • buttermilk
  • sugar
  • butter
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • ricotta cheese
  • salt
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Leek and Mushroom Cottage Pie

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

  • 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
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Chocolate-Ricotta Pie

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

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

  • burro freddo di frigo
  • cannella
  • farina
  • gocce di cioccolato fondente
  • ricotta vaccina
  • scorza 'arancia
  • scorza di limone
  • tuorli
  • zucchero
  • zucchero velo
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Ciambella salata soffice zucchine e ricotta

  • 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
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Gnocchi di ricotta

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

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

  • black pepper
  • basil
  • salt
  • red pepper flake
  • zest
  • ricotta cheese
  • bucatini
  • olive oil
  • pecorino romano cheese
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Baked Ricotta With Spring Vegetables

  • salt
  • oyster mushroom
  • mint
  • garlic
  • egg yolk
  • olive oil
  • ricotta cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • oregano
  • pesto
  • green onion
  • mozzarella cheese
  • artichoke heart
  • asparagus
  • multigrain bread
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Cannelloni ricotta e spinaci

  • 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
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Crostata ricotta e limone

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

  • nutella
  • milk
  • heavy cream
  • powdered gelatin
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • hazelnut
  • bittersweet chocolate
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Polpette di ricotta al pomodoro

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

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

  • maple syrup
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • ricotta cheese
  • sour cream
  • wheat flour
  • orange zest
  • cinnamon
  • bulgur
  • raisin
  • baking soda
  • sugar
  • egg
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Chocolate Ricotta Pie

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

  • baccello di vaniglia andfrac12
  • caffè
  • caffè
  • cioccolato fondente
  • gelatina
  • panna fresca liquida
  • zucchero
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Easy Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi

  • 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
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Spaghetti ricotta e spinaci

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

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

  • 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
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Pasta al forno con polpette di ricotta

  • carote
  • cipolle
  • formaggio grattugiato
  • mozzarella cheese
  • pangrattato
  • panna da cucina
  • passata di pomodoro
  • penne rigate
  • prezzemolo ciuffo
  • ricotta cheese
  • uovum
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Cottage Pie (or Shepherd's Pie)

  • 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
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Cappuccino Panna Cotta

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

  • 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
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Beef and Mushroom Cottage Pie

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

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

  • farina
  • grana padano dop da grattugiare
  • noce moscata
  • pepe nero
  • ricotta vaccina
  • sale fino
  • semola di grano duro rimacinata
  • tuorli
  • uova grandi
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Ricotta Cake With Browned Butter Glaze

  • butter
  • sugar
  • ricotta cheese
  • light brown sugar
  • vanilla bean paste
  • powdered sugar
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • egg
  • browned butter glaze
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Chocolate Fudge Swirled Lemon Ricotta Tart.

  • ricotta cheese
  • lemon
  • brown sugar
  • sugar
  • cocoa powder
  • salt
  • butter
  • milk
  • sugar
  • egg
  • vanilla
  • semi sweet chocolate
  • butter
  • mascarpone cheese
  • graham cracker
  • whipped cream
  • lemons zest
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Italian Orange Ricotta Cake

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

  • 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
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Cottage Pie

  • 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

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
ricotta cheese
butter
egg
sugar
all purpose flour
olive oil
milk
parmesan cheese
garlic
farina
uovum
ricotta vaccina
vanilla extract
sale fino
black pepper
lemon
heavy cream
burro
noce moscata
lemon juice
zucchero
egg yolk
pepe nero
baking soda
baking powder
pea
onion
basil
water
honey
asparagus
parsley
thyme
zucchero velo
aglio spicchio
pangrattato
chive
confectioners sugar
buttermilk
semolina flour
cioccolato fondente
latte intero
worcestershire sauce
red pepper flake
spinaci
olio extravergine di oliva
uova medie
powdered gelatin
maple syrup
lemon zest
raspberry
mushroom
carrot
celery
tomato paste
bay leaf
tuorli
fecola di patate
olio di di girasole
passata di pomodoro
blueberry
formaggio grattugiato
latte
mozzarella cheese
olio extravergine 'oliva
spinach
grana padano dop da grattugiare
sour cream
orange zest
caffè
gocce di cioccolato
panna fresca
ground beef
cheddar cheese
beef broth
powdered sugar
bread crumb
leek
lievito
beef bouillon
potato
rosemary
prosciutto
cornmeal
cream cheese
pine nut
semi sweet chocolate chip
semola
lievito istantaneo
zucchine
olio extravergine 'oliva cucchiai
vanilla
prezzemolo ciuffo
zest
burro fuso
pesto
green onion
multigrain bread
grana padano dop grattugiato
grana padano dop
sale fino pizzico
limoni la scorza grattugiata
hazelnut
carote
cipolle
ginger
cardamom
bread
vegetable oil
wheat flour
cinnamon
vanilla bean
apple cider vinegar
gelatina
white wine vinegar
baguette
corn
russet potato
brown sugar
vanillina bustina
ground pork
cooking spray
pea shoot
blueberry syrup
raspberry sauce
shiitake mushroom
cornstarch
white miso
russet
red wine
beef stock broth
beef
yellow cake
short pasta
gouda cheese
cherry tomato
parmigiano reggiano dop da grattugiare
burro freddo di frigo
cannella
gocce di cioccolato fondente
scorza 'arancia
scorza di limone
formaggio grattugiato cucchiaio
pancetta dolce
sale fino cucchiaini
zucchero cucchiaino
basilico foglie
parmigiano reggiano dop
herbs basil
pasta sauce
zucchine medie
blackberry
fig
kirsch
almond extract
lemon peel
basil pesto
pasta
jalapeño
bucatini
pecorino romano cheese
besciamella
mozzarella dadini
parmigiano grattugiato cucchiaio
spinaci lessati strizzati
oyster mushroom
mint
oregano
artichoke heart
pepe nero pizzico
fialetta aroma limone
non milk
elbow macaroni
pistachio
nutella
bittersweet chocolate
sourdough starter
limoncello
prezzemolo
pre parmesan
grana grattugiato
salvia
spinaci congelati
shallot
morel mushroom
formaggio spalmabile
ricotta fresca
coconut milk
half
nectarine
juice
cheesecloth
emmentaler
porri
spinaci puliti
pasta sfoglia rotoli
pinoli
uvetta
bulgur
raisin
skinned
baccello di vaniglia andfrac12
panna fresca liquida
latte condensato
savoiardi
rhubarb
italian seasoning
brown onion
tomato
ricotta ordinary supermarket ricotta
grana padano cheese
green garlic
chicken stock
grapeseed
tuscan kale
lamb rib chop
caper
sage
anchovy
baccello di vaniglia
cacao amaro
noce moscata pizzico
spaghetti integrali
broccoli
formaggio grattugiato senza lattosio
pepe
ricotta senza lattosio
sale fino cucchiaino
scalogno
fennel seed
envelope powdered gelatin
apricot
bartlett pear
almond
grana padano dop cucchiaio
spinaci già puliti
uova da
panna da cucina
penne rigate
sausage
white flour
espresso
nonstick spray
gelatin
sweet cherry
neufchatel cheese
balsamic vinegar
citric acid
ketchup
cantaloupe
black pepper salami
cilantro
sherry vinegar
marcona almond
white wheat
bacon
oil tomato
cayenne pepper
goat cheese
biscotti secchi
cannellini
dill
dijon mustard
sugar snap pea
fragole
frutti di bosco
semola di grano duro rimacinata
uova grandi
light brown sugar
vanilla bean paste
browned butter glaze
puff pastry sheet
nutmeg
hard-boiled egg
cocoa powder
semi sweet chocolate
mascarpone cheese
graham cracker
whipped cream
lemons zest
almond flour
honey fore
pizza dough
arugula
mortadella
marinated artichoke
lemon juice zest

Insights

Correlated with Lower Ratings

  • milk

Staple Ingredients

  • sugar 24%
  • heavy cream 20%
  • salt 17%

Common Ingredients

  • powdered gelatin 12%
  • vanilla extract 11%

Usual Ingredients

  • milk 10%
  • buttermilk 7%
  • vanilla bean 7%
  • water 7%
  • gelatin 6%
  • half 6%
  • lemon juice 6%
  • greek yogurt 5%