How To Make Ricotta Cheese

Your relationship with pasta just got real. Fresh, homemade ricotta
Jess Kapadia•

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
Your relationship with pasta just got real.
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
  • 6 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar or lemon juice
Directions
 
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