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Ricotta Pure and Simple Recipe

Ricotta Pure and Simple Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 quarts whole milk
1/2 cup white distilled vinegar
1 tsp salt

Directions:

In a clean stainless steel pot on the stovetop, fill with milk and cook on a high heat.
When temperature reaches 87 degrees F.
(for soft curds) or 96 degrees F.
(for firm curds) remove from heat.
Add vinegar and salt.
DO NOT STIR.
Leave the mixture to curdle (approximately 20 minutes) undisturbed.
Gently, with a slotted spoon, lift the curds and let it drain over pot before placing into a clean bowl.
Repeat this until all the cheese has been lifted out of the pot.
Cover the bowl with a piece of cheesecloth and just pour off any extra liquid.
Cover and refridgerate.
Use in lasagna or other recipes calling for ricotta within 3 days of making.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	135.42 Kcal (567 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	7.84mg	3%
Sodium	397.43mg	17%
Potassium	611.81mg	13%
Total Carbs	19.6g	7%
Sugars	19.6g	78%
Protein	11.76g	24%
Calcium	479.1mg	48%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	33.48 Kcal (140 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	1.94mg	3%
Sodium	98.25mg	17%
Potassium	151.25mg	13%
Total Carbs	4.85g	7%
Sugars	4.85g	78%
Protein	2.91g	24%
Calcium	118.4mg	48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

2.7

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

low calorie,
fat free,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free

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