Best Substitutes for Ricotta Cheese
Cottage cheese blended smooth is the closest everyday substitute for ricotta.
Best overall swap
Cottage cheese (blended smooth)
1:1Pulse in a food processor until creamy — nearly indistinguishable in baked pasta dishes.
All Substitutes for Ricotta Cheese
Cottage cheese (blended smooth)
1:1Pulse in a food processor until creamy — nearly indistinguishable in baked pasta dishes.
Mascarpone
1:1Richer and less grainy, works well in desserts like cannoli filling.
Firm tofu (blended)
1:1Blend with a little lemon juice and olive oil for a vegan, dairy-free lasagna filling.