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Ricotta Cheese

Ricotta Cheese

Light, airy, and good for more than pasta. | 8 Ounces

4.5(4)Review Summary

Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 29, 2026

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Calories

:

80 kcal

Protein

:

7g protein

Total

:

1 minute

Difficulty

:

Easy

Allergens:

Milk

This pillowy cheese is delicious no matter how you choose to use it. Layered into lasagna, spread onto toast, mixed with fresh berries, and more—the possibilities are pretty much endless with fresh ricotta on hand. Nutrient values are representative of a 2 oz serving.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Ingredients

/ Serving 2 people

8 ounce

Ricotta Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

Nutrition Values

/ per serving

Calories80 kcal

Fat4.5 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrate2 g

Sugar2 g

Protein7 g

Cholesterol20 mg

Sodium55 mg

Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Cooking Steps

1

Enjoy any way you like!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025

Flavor: Customers enjoyed this ricotta, finding it delicious in various applications.
Ease of prep: The ricotta was easy to use, particularly for making cannoli filling.
Suggestions: Try using this versatile cheese for cannoli filling or simply enjoy it as is.

AI-generated from customer reviews

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