Meaning of the word ricotta in English

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ricotta

US /rɪˈkɑː.t̬ə/
UK /rɪˈkɒt.ə/
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Noun

a soft, white, unsalted Italian cheese, similar to cottage cheese, made from the whey of cow, goat, sheep, or Italian buffalo milk

Example:
She used ricotta to make a creamy lasagna.
For dessert, we had cannoli filled with sweet ricotta.