How To Make Ricotta Cheese

Your relationship with pasta just got real. Fresh, homemade ricotta
Jess Kapadia Jess Kapadia jess-kapadia 615 jess@foodrepublic.com•

Ever heard of locust bean gum? If you buy your ricotta at the supermarket, you're paying for that and other stabilizers that lend a rubbery, gummy texture to the final product. The good news is, if you can cook dried pasta — and if you can't, click on that link immediately — chances are you can make your own ricotta to toss it with. Before you know it you'll be in a pasta and veggie-stuffing phase that may never end. Did we mention it makes a killer cheesecake, too?

How To Make Ricotta Cheese
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Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
Servings
1
cup
Ingredients
  • 6 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar or lemon juice
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