0 a soft, white Italian cheese that does not have a strong taste --
1 soft, white Italian cheese that does not have a strong flavor --
Some "zeppole" are filled with ricotta mixed with small pieces of chocolate, candied fruits and honey.
In the summer they produce ricotta, which can be eaten fresh or matured for a few months so that it has a stronger flavor.
The restaurants are also known for ricotta hotcakes.
Ricotta salata is sold in wheels, decorated by a delicate basket-weave pattern.
It contains poppy seeds, walnuts, apples, raisins and ricotta fillings.
They are typically pasta shapes filled with vegetables, typically steamed carrots and green beans, ricotta, onion and olive oil.
The ricotta is placed in moulds to drain and then transferred to wooden vats to ferment, usually with the addition of salt.
Tortelloni made with ricotta and herbs are usually served either with rag or with melted butter and sage leaves.
