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OriginItaly
Milk typeTypically sheep's milk, sometimes cow's milk
TextureFirm, dense, crumbly
FlavorSalty, tangy, slightly sharp
Buy it or make it
Get some
Buy it
Common carton size
On the shelf at your store. Live pricing is coming soon.
Add to shopping listStorage
Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container. For longer storage, you can submerge it in olive oil.
Nutrition
Cooking Tips
Grate or shave it over pasta dishes, salads, and roasted vegetables.
Use it in place of Parmesan for a different flavor profile.
It's delicious crumbled into frittatas or omelets.
Pairs With
Tomatoes
Zucchini
Eggplant
Pasta
Olive oil
Fresh herbs like basil and mint
Common Mistakes
Confusing it with fresh ricotta, which is soft and creamy.
Using too much; its salty flavor can overpower dishes if overused.
Also called
Aliases
- Ricotta Salata Cheesesplural
/ricotta-salata-cheeses
